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    Laptop import, safe?

    Coz there is obviously a li-ion battery in every laptop, I wonder if I can mail a laptop through the custom?

    My father is mailing me a new laptop (way cheaper there for C2D). It doesn't have a sony battery so it shouldn't blow up.

    Anyone have experience mailing laptop into UK?

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    Well there should be people importing laptop through ebay everyday ? And I dont think Li-ion battery is classified as explosive ?
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    get him to pack it with the laptop separated from the battery. The laptop should NOT travel with the battery attached to the laptop itself (not least as it could get knackered.)

    Just make sure its suitably packed otherwise and you will be fine.

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    Lol just dont say it is brand new. If not you get lovely VAT.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rob_z3_man View Post
    Lol just dont say it is brand new. If not you get lovely VAT.
    I have been being taxed on importing second hand goods before.

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    Quote Originally Posted by arthurleung View Post
    My father is mailing me a new laptop (way cheaper there for C2D). It doesn't have a sony battery so it shouldn't blow up.
    Wrap it up in wrapping paper with a birthday card then label it as a 'gift' then you wont get charged Import Duty+VAT.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Atomic View Post
    Wrap it up in wrapping paper with a birthday card then label it as a 'gift' then you wont get charged Import Duty+VAT.
    Work most of the time, some time they open to check lol
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