Part Express drivers to the UK?

filholder · 30th January 2007, 02:38 PM

What is the deal when ordering from partsexpress to a u.k. address?

Has anyone done that and what was it liek in terms of shipping costs, there drivers are so so much cheaper than anything i can get here and the range is better as well. I am staring off in this and dont want to spend loads on drive units for testing which i may not use. Also all the good stuff and zaph audio seems to use either parts express or madisound.

Any experiences ?

Phil

poynton · 30th January 2007, 02:56 PM

I had wondered about ordering from the States as Tangband drivers are a fraction of the price from Germany !

What level of duty was charged ??

Andy

richie00boy · 30th January 2007, 03:06 PM

I think it's about 15%. You can find out on Customs & Excise website. There is a slight chance they may just let it through but don't count on it.

filholder · 30th January 2007, 03:18 PM

OK, so there will be vat and extra courrier charge as well as the extra shipping from PE. Seem liek it might cost quite a lot to get those $17 woofers over here!!

What drivers have you got for (possible) sale?

Phil

poynton · 30th January 2007, 03:46 PM

Hi Guys

I have just been on to the HMRC advice line and obtained a Commodity code for general electronics spares eg speakers, chassis, caps etc...

Commodity code = 8518900099

If this is on the outside of the packet, it should attract duty at 2%

plus VAT ( calculated on price, carriage and insurance )

Not too bad, eh?

Andy

Edit This does not cover complete amps. If you want to enquire about specific items, call 01702 366 077

Mutley666 · 30th January 2007, 03:51 PM

I have ordered drivers from Partsexpress before, including shipping and taxes (on the shipping as well remember), it usually works out a the same price in £££ what you pay for the drivers in $$$!

filholder · 30th January 2007, 04:21 PM

That would be fine if they were £17 rather than $17. seriously what can you get for that in Europe, sold all

poynton · 30th January 2007, 04:52 PM

Don't forget the Parts Express minimum order of $50.

A an example :- Qty 4 TangBand W3-593S drivers @ $14 each

Postage and insurance = $ 65

Total = $ 121
Duty = $ 3
VAT = $ 22

Total = $146 / 1.95 = 74.87 or 18.71 each

Cheaper ??

Andy

filholder · 30th January 2007, 05:02 PM

Yeah but where can you get those in the u.k.?

flaevor · 30th January 2007, 08:21 PM

Guys I hate to be the downer on this one and well maybe it doesn't apply to england. I thought that the new RoHS thing was an EU product, meaning you guys would need to comply as well. If so your importing plans may it a snag, if the stuff you order does not comply.

30th January 2007, 02:38 PM	#1
filholder diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: london	Part Express drivers to the u.k.? What is the deal when ordering from partsexpress to a u.k. address? Has anyone done that and what was it liek in terms of shipping costs, there drivers are so so much cheaper than anything i can get here and the range is better as well. I am staring off in this and dont want to spend loads on drive units for testing which i may not use. Also all the good stuff and zaph audio seems to use either parts express or madisound. Any experiences ? Phil

30th January 2007, 02:56 PM	#2
poynton Magneto the Gravity Man diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A life on the ocean waves when I'm not at home in N. Wales (but I'm not Welsh so no sheep jokes!)	I had wondered about ordering from the States as Tangband drivers are a fraction of the price from Germany ! What level of duty was charged ?? Andy __________________ If it ain't broke, break it !! Then fix it again. It's called DIY !

30th January 2007, 03:06 PM	#3
richie00boy Did it Himself diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gloucestershire, England, UK	I think it's about 15%. You can find out on Customs & Excise website. There is a slight chance they may just let it through but don't count on it. __________________ www.readresearch.co.uk my website for UK diy audio people - designs, PCBs, kits and more

30th January 2007, 03:46 PM	#5
poynton Magneto the Gravity Man diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A life on the ocean waves when I'm not at home in N. Wales (but I'm not Welsh so no sheep jokes!)	Duty is 2% Hi Guys I have just been on to the HMRC advice line and obtained a Commodity code for general electronics spares eg speakers, chassis, caps etc... Commodity code = 8518900099 If this is on the outside of the packet, it should attract duty at 2% plus VAT ( calculated on price, carriage and insurance ) Not too bad, eh? Andy Edit This does not cover complete amps. If you want to enquire about specific items, call 01702 366 077 __________________ If it ain't broke, break it !! Then fix it again. It's called DIY !

30th January 2007, 04:52 PM	#8
poynton Magneto the Gravity Man diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A life on the ocean waves when I'm not at home in N. Wales (but I'm not Welsh so no sheep jokes!)	Don't forget the Parts Express minimum order of $50. A an example :- Qty 4 TangBand W3-593S drivers @ $14 each Postage and insurance = $ 65 Total = $ 121 Duty = $ 3 VAT = $ 22 Total = $146 / 1.95 = 74.87 or 18.71 each Cheaper ?? Andy __________________ If it ain't broke, break it !! Then fix it again. It's called DIY !


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30th January 2007, 03:18 PM	#4
filholder diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: london	OK, so there will be vat and extra courrier charge as well as the extra shipping from PE. Seem liek it might cost quite a lot to get those $17 woofers over here!! What drivers have you got for (possible) sale? Phil

30th January 2007, 03:51 PM	#6
Mutley666 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sunny Birmingham	I have ordered drivers from Partsexpress before, including shipping and taxes (on the shipping as well remember), it usually works out a the same price in £££ what you pay for the drivers in $$$!

30th January 2007, 04:21 PM	#7
filholder diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: london	That would be fine if they were £17 rather than $17. seriously what can you get for that in Europe, sold all

30th January 2007, 05:02 PM	#9
filholder diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: london	Yeah but where can you get those in the u.k.?

30th January 2007, 08:21 PM	#10
flaevor diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Germany	Guys I hate to be the downer on this one and well maybe it doesn't apply to england. I thought that the new RoHS thing was an EU product, meaning you guys would need to comply as well. If so your importing plans may it a snag, if the stuff you order does not comply.

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