Re: VAT and parts from England

[ArthurK101@aol.com]

In a message dated 22-Jan-00 13:21:57 Eastern Standard Time, markie@gte.net 
writes:

> Not true Jeff,  I've always been presented with a import duty bill from UPS
>  when I have received an order from the UK.  Usually comes about a week 
after
>  delivery.

Import duty is not the same as VAT.  Value Added Tax is what the Brit Govt. 
gets on items sold in the UK.  Import duty is what the US Govt. gets from 
levies on certain imports.  The latter is supposed to protect US companies 
from foreign competition.  Cheers.

Art Kelly