Warning for those who model from America

[icairns]

Now that the dust has settled a little on the tariff situation, I would be interested to hear about US-based members' experiences in buying from the UK.

For example:

 - How was the tariff applied (in the UK or in the US?).

 - Were different tariff rates applied for different manufacturing origins?  For example, in an order that contained items manufactured in the UK and in China?

 - Was the VAT deduction incorporated as normal?

 - Any longer than normal delays incurred as a result of tariffs?

 - What is the difference in cost between a pre-tariff order and a post tariff order?

Apologies for so many questions but I thought some real world experiences would be informative for those of us living in the United States.

Ian
(Currently with several pre-orders with NGS, Rails, and Revolution).

 

[jpendle]

So with Revolution using Royal Mail.

Tariff was paid to Revolution at a 30% rate, no flat fee.

All originated in China.

VAT was deducted as normal, I can't think why this would change.

Tracking went dark for a day or two but the items arrived 1 week after dispatch which is as good as it was before the tariffs.

The cost difference was 30% (tariff) plus a 50p extra handling charge from RM.

Rails & Kernow are using DHL who want an extra 15 quid as a tariff handling charge.

Regards,

John P

[Intercity]

Thank you for this John, I had been wondering how it was going to affect us with buying imported goods, had me worried I was going to be paying double the price of the model sale price for a while.

[icairns]

Thanks, John.

Your information is very helpful.

Ian