(edit title) Importing 4x4's from Canada to sell Is it worth it? Options

[PDX]

Interesting, I had to actually Google this. So you don't use the headache rack in the USA? What happens if you transport a couple ton of meat or whatever you have back there and have to do emergency breaking or get in an accident?

~~~PDX~~~

[Yorkshireman]

Look to shipping companies that will specifically handle importing into Sweden via the tip of Holland, if the goods are technically imported into Holland (ie. into the EU ther ... (show full quote)

Look to shipping companies that will specifically handle importing into Sweden via the tip of Holland, if the goods are technically imported into Holland (ie. into the EU there) You pay 19% VAT and a lower import duty than Sweden. ... (hide full quote)

Slight correction to My post. Just remembered, from Oct 2012 the 19% VAT rate in Holland actually was increased to 21% So a little less attractive, unless shipping larger volumes/values.

[Willy]

Are you really sure about the VAT? Usually they make you pay the local one, even when moving within the EU.

[Fernandis]

Any imported car/vehicle in sweden doesn't give you same price as Swedish sold vehicle and is not easy to sell with good price. The customers are always concerned about previous accidents/mileage, warranties, etc which is easy to track for a Swedish vehicle (Svenskasold) than imported one.

[rodeo al]

you dont need rear window gaurds anymore , not since jan 2011 . one less problem!
most people who buy these trucks (which the post is about) run companys unless they are a real carpark poser! in which case VAT is not even paid as its pulled in the country of purchace (EU) of got back again the month after(US).
fernadis - svensk såld trucks do not exist ! they have never been officaly imported into sweden every one is a private import , although your comments are relevent to normal cars , money talks though and 100000kr less normaly gets someone to buy!

[John.Smith]

There are a few American gas guzzler trucks on the roads here in Sweden. I would suggest that a better business idea would be to import spare parts and consumables for the most common brands.
I have a work friend who recently bought an F150 down in Stockholm.He got a good deal becuase the truck needs some engine work. He is currently suffering with sourcing the relevant parts directly from the US. Shipping alone is hurting his wallet.
Imagine if he could source and order all the parts he needs via a Swedish website and said website would in turn source the parts and arrange shipping etc... That would surely be worth a premium mark-up? Said website could even source reconditioned and second hand parts too I guess

[Yorkshireman]

Are you really sure about the VAT? Usually they make you pay the local one, even when moving within the EU.

Yes. The general principle is that goods imported from outside the EU are taxed at point of entry into the EU, in this instance, Holland since it is enroute from Canada/US, you could also choose to go via Germany which has a VAT rate of 19%, there are shipping companies that will handle this for You or the UK, where the rate is 20% (?)

Next step, used car, is importing from 1 EU country to another, VAT is paid in originating country (Holland, paid on import).

For new cars between EU countries is when the VAT is due in the destination state. However, depending upon value of the vehicle what You can do is have it registered upon arrival in Holland, Germany, UK ... and then transport it, technically you are just moving the vehicle between states, and not importing after purchase ie. no VAT should be paid since no economic activity took place ... though this is a little gray area

[Bender B Rodriquez]

However, to have the vehicle registered in for example Holland, you probably need to be resident or to have a Dutch company that can register it.

[Svensksmith]

@PDX I've had a p/u truck for probably 25 years and have hauled all types and manner of cargo and never have I had that problem. Not to say that the guards aren't a good thing to have.