Hi,
I'm considering importing wines and spirits from countries outside the EU to the UK, for resale here in the UK. I was wonder what import duty and possibly VAT is payable on the import of such goods, and also if the process becomes any simpler or less costly if I import wines and spirits from countries inside the EU? Thanks.
Kind Regards, Shane Cook.
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There is no 'import duty' within the EU, but there is an excise tax on things like cigarettes and wine & spirits.
The last time I checked, it was roughly £1.50 for a bottle of wine, and £7.50 for a bottle of spirits.
The hmce web site is probably a good place to start.
Aris
If you don't know the answer to these questions, I would say that you're in a poor position to be entering into this enterprise.
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