Importing a tractor from Holland.

[JLTate]

Recently bought a 1965 Ford 2000 Vineyard from Holland.

I'll be going across with pick up and trailer to bring it back, about a 350 mile round trip plus it means I can combine it with a holiday with Vicki to Amsterdam.

What / if any VAT / import duties will I have to pay? I've done a quick search and seem to get conflicting answers? Anyone here done something similar?

I presume I won't have to pay an import tax with it been in in the EU.

Thanks, Joe

 

[will l]

You need to supply the seller with your uk VAT number and they will not then charge you vat, other than that the ferry company may want a CMR,

 

[JLTate]

There's no VAT on it Will. What's a CMR?

 

[Exfarmer]

Hope you know it is genuine. I nearly was caught buying a similar tractor a few years ago. Thankfully never paid the money!

 

[JLTate]

In what way did you nearly get caught out?

I know Richard well who I'm dealing with, I've bought quite abit from him. I won't be handing over money until I've seen it etc. I'll be picking it up myself.

 

[will l]

There's no VAT on it Will. What's a CMR?

http://www.gvt.nl/sites/default/files/downloads/CMR-Engels-pdf.pdf
You can print them off online and fill them in,
or any international transport company will have books of them
but i dont know if you need one hauling your own goods,
https://www.printcmr.com/EN/download

 

[renewablejohn]

Check with HM Customs there is a declaration you have to do on import and you dont have very long to do it I know we nearly got caught out when we imported our Holder from Sweden. Also we had a faff with DVLA trying to get it registered for use on UK roads.

 

[Exfarmer]

In what way did you nearly get caught out?

I know Richard well who I'm dealing with, I've bought quite abit from him. I won't be handing over money until I've seen it etc. I'll be picking it up myself.

As long as you know the seller there is no issue. I was nearly sucked into classic e bay scam regarding a small tractor in Holland.
You will most certainly need to declare and pay the VAT if you are importing.
I think if you are not registered you can pay the VAT in Holland and import it free if the VAT is less there

 

[Lincsman]

Recently bought a 1965 Ford 2000 Vineyard from Holland.

I'll be going across with pick up and trailer to bring it back, about a 350 mile round trip plus it means I can combine it with a holiday with Vicki to Amsterdam.

What / if any VAT / import duties will I have to pay? I've done a quick search and seem to get conflicting answers? Anyone here done something similar?

I presume I won't have to pay an import tax with it been in in the EU.

Thanks, Joe

At what point will Vicki wonder why you are taking a trailer with you on Holiday?

 

[JLTate]

At what point will Vicki wonder why you are taking a trailer with you on Holiday?

I had to come clean last night - she got suspicious when I said we needed a hotel with parking for a pick up and 14ft trailer!