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6. It looks like you'll be liable to pay VAT on the laptop.

Sat Apr 6, 2013, 10:38 PM

Apr 2013

http://www.dutycalculator.com/help_center/Import-duty-taxes-when-importing-into-the-Netherlands/

The good news is that laptops are exempt from import duty. The bad news is that VAT is calculated on the cost of the laptop plus shipping and insurance at a rate of 21%.

This widget will let you calculate the cost: http://www.dutycalculator.com/new-import-duty-and-tax-calculation/

The carrier may also levy a handling charge for clearing Customs.

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Buying a laptop from Amazon US for an European user [View all] SwissTony Apr 2013 OP

All you need to do is change the power adapter liberal N proud Apr 2013 #1

Thanks, that's what I thought. SwissTony Apr 2013 #2

Other considerations pokerfan Apr 2013 #3

Thanks for replying. SwissTony Apr 2013 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Denzil_DC Apr 2013 #5

It looks like you'll be liable to pay VAT on the laptop. Denzil_DC Apr 2013 #6

I'm aware of the VAT issue. SwissTony Apr 2013 #7

The laptop has arrived and is working beautifully. SwissTony Apr 2013 #9