Importing machinery?

[Kidds]

Is it relatively easy to import used machinery from Poland or any European country for that matter or an absolute nightmare?
I fancy upgrading my apple press and I’ve seen some over there.
About the size of 2 pallets, maybe a bit more, and about 500kg.

 

[Andy26]

Is it relatively easy to import used machinery from Poland or any European country for that matter or an absolute nightmare?
I fancy upgrading my apple press and I’ve seen some over there.
About the size of 2 pallets, maybe a bit more, and about 500kg.

Get yourself an EORI number from HMRC and it should not be difficult.

 

[ridger]

Is it relatively easy to import used machinery from Poland or any European country for that matter or an absolute nightmare?
I fancy upgrading my apple press and I’ve seen some over there.
About the size of 2 pallets, maybe a bit more, and about 500kg.

Its no problem takes about a week or ten days

 

[Mounty]

The other thing you'll need to have is phytosanitary certificate. Anything food, plants or agri related needs one now. Will get refused entry if you don't have one.

 

[masseybreaker]

talk to barrington freight they will sort it all for you

 

[Kidds]

I got my EORI number last night online and since confirmed. That was easy enough to do.
The machinery I am looking at is from the original manufacturer so I think they will be clued up on the phytosanitary requirements and possibly the transport too.
Thanks to all for your comments, just got to find the £25k now.

 

[Moors Lad]

Thanks to all for your comments, just got to find the £25k now.

Crikey! You must like your cider!!

 

[B'o'B]

I got a seed cleaner from Poland a few weeks ago. It was a fraction of the cost of your press, but all went smoothly. I would suggest looking up (or asking) what the import tariff will be before buying to avoid an unpleasant surprise. Most farm equipment has a 0% tariff, but if it is classed as industrial it might attract a higher rate.