Hi - I've just ordered a hearing aid for my mum online from the US but forgot about import duties - does anyone know if I will need to pay any for this sort of device?
I do think that there is a bit of a scam going on with hearing aids not just here but everywhere, so many older people are unable to afford the ridiculous prices charged and there are perfectly good devices at a fraction of the cost available online! madness
import duties
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import duties
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Re: import duties
Import duty on hearing aids (healthcare products) is 0% from USA. You will have to pay vat which i think is 4% on the total cost of hearing aid + carriage charge.
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Re: import duties
that's great, thanks for the info!
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