Ive recieved my Customs Declaration Dispatch Note But where is the Commodity code?

[simpson7647]

hi there, im currently looking at my Customs Declaration Dispatch Note from the test order in which i purchased from the usa.
I can see many codes but which one is it?
I hear its an 8 digit number but where can i find this code on this dispatch note??

Numbers i can see are the UPI which is on my parcelforce receipt as well as on the parcel, which is believe is the tracking number so i guess it cant be that.
But theres a few codes i can see on the customs declaration note but where can i find this code i am after??

Many thanks all

Ryan

 

[simpson7647]

anyone know?

thanks all

 

[WHARTY]

Hey

Ring the HMRC Customs Tarrif on 01702 366 077 and ask them for the commodity code, they will also tell you the rate of duty. Once you have it just look on your documents and match it up to what you have been given.

 

[WHARTY]

Oh yea i think its a 10 digit number too as i rang the other day for something of my own and thats a 10 digit.

 

[simpson7647]

Hi all, thanks for your replies. Shouldn't it be on the form I was sent?? The one I was referring to in the first post. Thanks

 

[simpson7647]

bumpp.

Customs must of got the code from somewhere such as is it written on the box or what?
Where can i get it and where should i look for it other than ringing them up??

many thanks

 

[simpson7647]

Bumpp, please helpp

 

[simpson7647]

bumpp, anyone able to help.

thanks

 

[simpson7647]

Anyone?
Thanks

 

[1-4-me]

if you go on to:
http://online.businesslink.gov.uk/b...&r.l2=1079840688&r.i=1080265718&r.t=RESOURCES
this will take you to the commodity code page. fill in the bottom section and this should help you with the commodity code.
Fot Imports the commodity code is a ten digit number for exports it is an eight digit number.

 

[simpson7647]

hi there, okay many thanks for your reply.

okay ill check out that link but am i looking for a 8 or 10 digit number :/

Im importing from the usa to the uk and i have the customs declaration dispatch note from where it was sent from the usa to me in the uk.

Is this an import?? or an export?? and where on the form should i find it??
Outer packaging or what??

many thanks for your help

 

[1-4-me]

This is an import, if you go on the link i suggested you can put in the details of the item you have imported and you can find out the 10 digit commodity code.

 

[simpson7647]

hi there, okay many thanks for your help.
Okay so im after a 10 digit code but should i be able to see this on the customs declaration dispatch note attached to the package when i first purchased it from the usa?
I ask this because the code im after is for film (vinyl) and i know theres alot of different stuff out there.

many thanks all
Ryan

 

[deniser]

It is very unlikely your supplier will have put the commodity code.

Out of hundreds of USA shipments no-one ever bothered to put it down.

Customs just charges duty based on a vague description of the contents.

 

[simpson7647]

hi there, okay many thanks for your help.
Okay so im after a 10 digit code but should i be able to see this on the customs declaration dispatch note attached to the package when i first purchased it from the usa?
I ask this because the code im after is for film (vinyl) and i know theres alot of different stuff out there.

many thanks all
Ryan

 

[simpson7647]

Deniser, thankyou for your input and the response i have recieved shows as you said, they do not know about the commodity code.
Although with customs charging on a vague description, i guess it could charge anywhere between 0 and 15% isnt it??
Could go wrong easily and cost quite a bit.

Code im after is for 'film' (vinyl) for cars

many thanks

 

[deniser]

You need to get the commodity code from HMRC - just google HMRC helpline, then select the option for customs and excise, then select the option for commodity codes. Then ask your supplier to put it on the customs form when they send the goods. they won't do it otherwise.

 

[simpson7647]

hi there, okay thanks for the reply.

I guess if they add the commodity code, i can be assured of a fixed tax fee.

Ive been on the site

http://online.businesslink.gov.uk/b...2&simulationDate=15/6/10&export=false&x=0&y=0

which is really confusing as all i know it as is smoked car film / vinyl.
theres many different films/vinyls on there and i cannot see where it says what tax % should be paid.

thanks

 

[deniser]

You don't want to phone the Helpline do you ?

 

[simpson7647]

not really

 

[1-4-me]

The commodity code will not tell you what tax you have paid/will have to pay. This code is for customs purposes.
It depends how the goods are being sent id they are coming by sea you will have duty and vat to pay, you will have to talk to the clearing agent about these fees.

 

[simpson7647]

hi there, okay thank you for your reply and now knowing that the commodity code is no help, i guess the only way is to work it out.

I recently purchased the products i am after from the same business in america as a tester.
Info below:

Car film

Total Value $52.97
Postage and fees $34.96

Total $87.86

These were for three different types of film, dark, lighter dark and clear.

Sent by USPS and then when reached the uk, sent via Parcelforce.

Fees i was made to pay were the following:

Import Duty NONE
Excise Duty NONE
V.A.T 9.99 GBP
Parcelforce Clearance Fee 13.50 GBP

Total 23.49

Can anyone work out the fees?
I guess the 9.99 is the 17.5% Vat charge as standard??
Why is there currently no Import duty?? because the total amount wasnt enough?? if i was to spend 500$+ how much would i expect to pay??

Many thanks

Ryan

 

[deniser]

hi there, okay thank you for your reply and now knowing that the commodity code is no help, i guess the only way is to work it out.

I recently purchased the products i am after from the same business in america as a tester.
Info below:

Car film

Total Value $52.97
Postage and fees $34.96

Total $87.86

These were for three different types of film, dark, lighter dark and clear.

Sent by USPS and then when reached the uk, sent via Parcelforce.

Fees i was made to pay were the following:

Import Duty NONE
Excise Duty NONE
V.A.T 9.99 GBP
Parcelforce Clearance Fee 13.50 GBP

Total 23.49

Can anyone work out the fees?
I guess the 9.99 is the 17.5% Vat charge as standard??
Why is there currently no Import duty?? because the total amount wasnt enough?? if i was to spend 500$+ how much would i expect to pay??

Many thanks

Ryan

Because there is no duty on consignments worth less than about £30.

If you are trying to find out how much duty you need to pay on your next larger consignment then get the commodity code. Just ring up and ask for it. Here is the number 01702 366077. With the commodity code you can then ring HMRC and ask for the rate of duty. It couldn't be simpler, I don't understand why you don't want to do this?

 

[simpson7647]

thankyou for your help.

I have a feeling if i ring them up, it will be a headache trying to explain what the film is as i have no idea what its made of or anything so i can see a headache coming along if i try to ring.
Anyway to find out a rough tax cost?
Or anyway to find out what i am paying through the info above?

thanks all

 

[Mister B]

thankyou for your help.

I have a feeling if i ring them up, it will be a headache trying to explain what the film is as i have no idea what its made of or anything so i can see a headache coming along if i try to ring.
Anyway to find out a rough tax cost?
Or anyway to find out what i am paying through the info above?

thanks all

If you ring them up, it will be a lot easier and accurate than doing it on here. Honestly, it really is a painless process.

Deniser: You have the patience of a saint

Mister B

 

[deniser]

Deniser: You have the patience of a saint

Mister B

No longer!

I'm sure I put this on another thread by the OP asking the same question as well