Import duties rapped me!

[HankMcSpank]

It was a Sea shipment that is due in on the 9 July 2012.
Craig

How much is the shipment worth in Sterling?

With sea shipments there are one helluva add-ons,here are some typical costs...

ADVANCEMENT FEE
CUSTOMS PRESENTATION FEE
IMPORT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE FEE
PORT SECURITY FEE
TERMINAL HANDLING FEE
DOCUMENTATION FEE
DELIVERY FEE (FROM PORT TO YOUR PREMISES)

Whilst each one is small in itself, they quickly add up! Since they are all based on a percentage of the
declared value of the goods (on the associated docs) & collected by the shipping agent before you
even get your hands on the shipment. So if the shipping docs show the value on the item to be high, you're
not gonna be able to dodge this one....out of that list above, the only one you can save on is delivery
from the port to your door (by hopping in your car & collecting from your goods the actual port, but then there's
the hassle, petrol costs, time costs)

Edit: Just seen your updated 1st post, so you clearly know the high number of add on charges in play!