Many interesting shipments this week. Here we go:
The first one is a OSPOP messenger bag. OSPOP is the company that gave a simple shoe popular among Chinese laborers a style make-over for Western consumers, and they have added a series of bags to their collection.
Further in the clothing area we saw a lot of extremes, from the Burton Command System Jacket to keep you warm in the Big Freeze, to Bikinis from Harajuku swimware for those off to sunnier climates.
We had many Google Nexus One phones coming by. It will set you back £425 all included if you ship it via BundleBox, including duty & VAT, if you can’t wait to have it.
Looking to save on those expensive razor blades from Gillette (how many blades are we on now, 5?). This week we shipped some razorblades from GreatRazors.com that last 300% longer due to a cryogenically freezing process.
Hairproducts were popular this week, from Hair-extensions from Beauty of New York to shampoo from Hairformula37 for faster, healthier hair growth
Finally we shipped a CW-X Ventilator Support Bra sold by Zappos (they offer free shipping to your BundleBox). CW-X Performance apparel incorporates a patented muscle support system into it’s garments, that reinforces key muscles and joints which allows you to exercise longer without getting as fatigued.
Now, we havnt seen any of these yet, but I have a feeling that we will be seeing them soon: the Pajama Jeans. Yes, they are what they say they are: Pajamas to live in, Jeans to sleep in.
That’s all
Happy bundling
The recent release of Google’s Nexus One phone has been met with mixed feelings amid reports of poor Customer service and bugs affecting certain functions; but, one thing is certain, it’s a nice piece of kit and there’s huge interest in the UK with people scrambling to be among the first to own the latest gizmo.
Whilst the Nexus One will eventually become available through Vodafone, the launch date has yet to be confirmed, so buyers are looking to the States where the phone is already available (and cheap) – but, the one question affecting that decision to purchase from abroad remains ‘What import taxes will I have to pay ?’. We’ve seen a range of rates put forward in various chat forums….so we’ve decided to put the record straight, here and now…. !
Currently, HM Revenue & Customs consider the ‘essential character’ of the Nexus One (and the iPhone for that matter) to be that of a mobile phone.
So what ? You ask. Well, it’s good news for you technology addicts….mobile phones are duty free on import into the EU ! (But please beware, you will still have to pay import VAT calculated on the sum of the price of the phone + shipping + insurance).
The ‘essential character’ really does work in your favour (sometimes); for example, stand alone Sat Nav’s attract duty at 3.7% and you’d have to pay a whacking 13.9% import duty on a DVD player, but you can ship a mobile complete with GPS application and video playback function and its’ still classified by Customs as a mobile phone – duty free – happy days !
So, what better reason to get on line and get to the front of the queue for that latest ‘must have’ smart phone.
Sean
DutyCalculator.com | Taking the guesswork out of import duty
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