Tommikka

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

I dislike the principle of player marshals - sites should be fielding the appropriate number of marshals (which generally means having staff on zero hour contracts called in for the number of bookings) There are a few duties of the marshal, only one of which is veering to the referee: 1) Safety 2) Customer enjoyment 3) Game management 4) Rule enforcement 2 & 3 are the functions that ‘marshals’ should lead on with 1 being the overriding factor when required 4 is a minor element for marshals after the other 3 I can’t remember the ratios, but there are defined numbers in paintball recommended by the UKPSF (and therefore also by insurers) for the number of marshals vs number of players . This ratio varies by type of player (rental, experienced regular own gunner, etc) and needs to be adjusted for site & zone specifics on how they can oversee the players. For roles 2 & 3 the marshal number could be as low as 2 per group (one per side) For role 1 it depends on the type of site/zone, the risks, what oversight they have and how quickly they can intervene and act on a safety need Role 4 on rule enforcement is an entirely different matter. In paintball it can be low due to the marking of the splat and mostly done at a distance with oversight. In a competition it becomes the matter that you get up to a 1:1 ratio with eyes on every player. In airsoft it’s a different matter - if just a rental group then you can let things slide a little for the ‘good day out’ fun factor and happy customers. It’s not critical that a gentle hit didn’t get noticed or a player is ignoring hits - then focus on the problems If a regular crowd then it should become the norm that people play fairly - or alternatively play equally unfairly and create a toxic site If mixed between rentals, regulars, occasionals then it’s difficult - getting the right balance of marshals to players with a fair level of refereeing in their duty. Player marshals might be a compromise, but if there’s a problem that can be toxic, even if done well the toxic cheat will push the issue back as favouritism Ive put in site staff and team members as a ‘playing’ role, or marshals also acting as a playing character. A couple of times using them in an undercover manner - they appear to be normal paying customers in the safe zone and at the start, but then during the game slip into their role. (Not a player that marshals / referees) But these shouldn’t be a player in the normal sense, they should be ‘playing’ to push the game storyline, and keeping marshalling and their game role separate. If someone on your side isn’t taking their hits etc then you should say something, but not assume authority.

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

Note that £133.76 to £110.59 is a 17% reduction, but that doesn’t indicate the percentage that had been previously added to the base price £133.76 less £110.59 is a difference of £22.17, and that is both 17% of the £133 and 20% of the £110. (Approx) To reverse calculate 23% you have to treat £133.76 as 123% £133.76 / 123 * 100 or £133.76 / 1.23 The base price excluding Polish VAT was £108.75

It’s now irrelevant as to what the Polish VAT is. Last year we were within the EU, so if you paid in accordance with local VAT rules then that was that. Now we are not, so an EU seller doesn’t charge their VAT for export (or they charge the same price and don’t have to give their tax man a cut. Our UK VAT is due on imports, either the Polish seller registers with HMRC for UK VAT and charges you then pays HMRC or they don’t charge you and it becomes due on point of arrival It depends on the level of the sale: 1) up to £135: The overseas seller registers with HMRC, charges you with UK VAT included, puts all the details on the customs declaration and you pay no more on arrival 2) over £135: The overseas seller doesn’t have to register, they don’t charge VAT The parcel arrives at customs, you owe import VAT and they decide if import duty is due, you get a bill including a handling fee 3)up to £135 and the seller hasn’t registered: The parcel arrives at customs, no VAT declaration. You get a bill for VAT and a handling fee for their time