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But, did you see the match ?

If singing Trekkers is a bit much, perhaps it’s time for an instrumental https://youtu.be/pDlZLsJJkVA

There’s no problem until there’s a problem As it’s a workplace if an individual is injured then it becomes reportable to the HSE. (No need to report a non work related accident, but there is the need to report injuries to non workers) Its up to the owner to decide whether they need to report or not, if the HSE get wind of it and decide it was reportable then that’s a big issue For wider safety on controlled access a scrapyard will be in a better position than random woods - assuming it’s fenced off etc due to the nature of scrap and it’s value. Its up to you and the owner, provided nothing gets out, nobody complains etc then there’s generally no legal issue in itself. Provided things are run in a safe and controlled manner then things are less likely to go wrong, and if they do then there’s less risk of things going badly wrong. If something does go wrong then it can go badly for the business owner Meadows and orchards can be a different matter. Isolation probably means no one is likely stumble into a game, but it happens.

Those are scary words to me ’Informal games’ sets off quiet alarm bells. The risks & lines of responsibility of keeping control of safety for both players and anyone else ’Local scrapyard’ brings in a business and the owners taken on a liability by permitting the activity - or there’s trespassing and more danger between people who are allowed to be there and those who are trespassing

I wonder how many of those had posted on this forum in the last year with their clever idea to workaround the VCRA defences

There’s a hefty thread here on the situation for the last few months : Note that in the original post of this thread Novritch is right - though customs clearance is based on the declared information and any checks on the contents it is the importer who is responsible. There can be a pot luck situation regarding which depots are involved, and whether you get stuck in a bottomless pit - you could have packages stuck in backlogs for months whilst more recent ones pass throuh. There may also be an issue with one package holding up a batch

I’ve used treatstock for 3D printing, you will need the files to upload so if you don’t have them then thingverse has quite a few magpul designs https://www.treatstock.co.uk/ https://www.thingiverse.com

UK VAT / equivalent import VAT will be due. Import duty applies to certain categories, and shouldn’t affect you on sales under £135 Carrier fees apply if they handle the import VAT/duty Listings on foreign sites won’t normally show UK VAT, but some sellers might display that if you set the page to show GBP pricing. For sales under £135 the foreign retailer is now encouraged to register with HMRC, you then get UK VAT shown on your invoice and pay the retailer that 20% for them to pay HMRC. You don’t pay any extra on arrival If the seller doesn’t, or it is over £135 then they only charge you for the goods and postage. On arrival in the UK the carrier bills you for VAT, duty if applicable and handling fees. Some packages may come through untouched The cheapest situation is when the carrier misses it The next cheapest situation is when the foreign retailer handles VAT for you

The ‘further information’ might relate to the difference between a sale and a warranty repair. They still need to show declarations and must highlight that it is a warranty job not a sale. It might not be clear on the package that it’s a warranty job, so UPS / customs are after the invoice for valuation etc

You should remove those parts, and will get the best results that way You can get away with masking specific areas, but it can quickly go horribly wrong if the tape lets some get in at the edge or you miss a hole or slot somewhere

The other point of view that complains about new members is that the new member starts up a new thread instead of searching the forum and finding a relevant thread So if Newton Knight posted up that they wished their was an airsoft Martini Henry then either they get slated for not searching for the previous thread or the same discussion is repeated from 7 years ago By ‘necro posting’ the information from 7 years ago is tied into the topic Isn’t this the purpose of a ‘forum’ as opposed to trying to discuss topics on Facebook ?

Ultimately it is always your responsibility as an importer. If VAT is not detailed by the retailer when you checkout then they aren’t charging it in the first place. The context of not paying VAT to the carrier on goods below £135 is based on the retailer having already handled the VAT. https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad Page 2: You pay VAT when you buy the goods or to the delivery company before you receive them.

If it was under £135 AND the overseas retailer has registered with HMRC, charges you UK VAT, marks the package with the reference numbers & declarations, and will then pay HMRC on a quarterly basis. If not then you will get a bill No. It’s a change to how imports are handled from anywhere

Is that £145 goods or goods + postage ? The valuation for charges includes postage 20% import VAT on £145 is £29 So you’ve incurred £33 extra There’s the potential of import duty as well depending on the goods classification, and you will definately have incurred the carrier handling fees There is also the possibility that declared valuations aren’t accepted and the goods are revalued They should give you a breakdown on the charge

Gone down for me ..... my doctor doubled the quantity on my prescription, which turned it into half price I also suffer from free shit syndrome, and find my pockets stuffed full of freebies

It’s customs fraud Unless it is a genuine commercial sample, being sent to a business, the sample is unusable for sale (marked as a sample, parts removed or drilled out etc) It has been standard practice for certain Hong Kong sellers etc to mark declarations as zero value, custom sample etc - and then include a copy of the original invoice / delivery note. In many cases it’s pointless evasion on low value goods below import thresholds.

For purchases you ought to be making the appropriate declarations and taxes/duty due. Getting picked on a random inspection for them would imply you’ve been smuggling and evading duty So if in doubt use the ‘declare’ red channel As long as things are legal each country that is passed through, declared at borders, you have documentation etc then things should be good Useful to have an airsoft print magazine in possession, and attitude left at home For travelling with gear to play, then ensure everything is legal in each country you pass through, is appropriately packed, have appropriate documentation, have ‘informative’ things such as an airsoft print magazine etc Ensure that you can prove prior ownership if applicable (that you had it with you on your journey out and still have it when returning) Also be aware of the policies of any transport company - airlines, ferries, channel tunnel etc

Could be quicker, could be slower Its a lottery, a lot is held up exiting and then arriving, if things come by ship then they are also held up at the docks waiting for unloading crews Theres the multitude of delays due to the UK being a border from Europe post Brexit, (previously only looking for illegal imports) staffing levels at every stage due to Covid and handily with distancing due to Covid etc

Standard practice is you get a letter with a declaration form in the line of : there is a package which may contain a RIF, and you respond declaring: It’s not a RIF It is a RIF, I have a defence & here are the details If they get sufficient info on the package then you save the ‘delay’ of a letter & declaration. But currently it’s going to be delayed anyway

They don’t need UKARA details, you need them - you’re the importer so it’s your problem. Where possible add it to your delivery address and/or comments. If it’s marked on the package then customs can see it, if not then you get contacted asking about your justification to import

Your Instagram is empty https://instagram.com/speedx.official?igshid=1fbxa0kjinazm It will be worthwhile to post up something about what you intend to run. ’Around the UK’ is vague

The fees are likely to be on a percentage rate or sliding scale, as in the examples linked below: Royal Mail £8 DHL minimum £11, or 2.5% https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/business-55734277 https://www.theguardian.com/money/2021/jan/27/anna-customs-duty

Over £135, so ought to have been picked up on entry It’s either managed to get through due to the quantity going through, or there are a couple of companies who have retrospectively charged after delivery in the past

It depends on how strict they are on the definition of ‘brokerage’ on the form. Brokerage could cover other elements of handling an import, either specialized services for large shipments or the handling fees we would normally expect. https://www.ups.com/gb/en/shipping/zones-and-rates/additional.page Ideally that’s all you’re going to end up paying. £90 would be the VAT on a £450 purchase Duty could be £0 depending on the item category Carrier handling fees can vary and may be a percentage of the value when thresholds are crossed

Multiplication has been one of my favourite versions