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Where to buy Trigger Mechanism
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I think nordiver may be a bit off on the taxes.
Here's how it is:
Norwegian VAT is 25 %. That's the only tax on spearfishing or sports equipment when you import something to Norway.
However, the tax is calculated on the basis of the value of the item (excluding any national taxes in the country of origin, IF the shop will deduct them) and the shipping cost. So, if you buy a $60 trigger mech from Neptonic and it costs $20 to ship, that's $80 total value. The corresponding VAT is $20, giving you a total of $100. Additionally, there's the commission which is charged by the shipping company for the customs clearance and tax calculation. This is usually an amount that varies somewhat with the total price, say $15-40, so it's relatively cheaper on expensive than inexpensive items. That means a total cost of the $60 mech is $115-120 when imported to Norway. That is roughly double the original cost.
However, if the item is inexpensive (<200 NOK, or ca $40) there are no taxes charged and the companies aren't allowed to charge customs clearance commission since there are no taxes to pay.
So, for very cheap items it pays to buy overseas if you get cheap shipping and on medium range prices, like a mech, it is usually very expensive compared to abroad.
Why does the government want the tax? Well I guess it is so that Norwegian companies have a fighting chance on selling imported goods compared to simply buying from abroad. The Norwegian companies are obliged to charge these taxes when selling nationally, so that will even out the differences between buying from abroad or nationally. Sometimes it is still much less expensive to buy from abroad though.
Here's how it is:
Norwegian VAT is 25 %. That's the only tax on spearfishing or sports equipment when you import something to Norway.
However, the tax is calculated on the basis of the value of the item (excluding any national taxes in the country of origin, IF the shop will deduct them) and the shipping cost. So, if you buy a $60 trigger mech from Neptonic and it costs $20 to ship, that's $80 total value. The corresponding VAT is $20, giving you a total of $100. Additionally, there's the commission which is charged by the shipping company for the customs clearance and tax calculation. This is usually an amount that varies somewhat with the total price, say $15-40, so it's relatively cheaper on expensive than inexpensive items. That means a total cost of the $60 mech is $115-120 when imported to Norway. That is roughly double the original cost.
However, if the item is inexpensive (<200 NOK, or ca $40) there are no taxes charged and the companies aren't allowed to charge customs clearance commission since there are no taxes to pay.
So, for very cheap items it pays to buy overseas if you get cheap shipping and on medium range prices, like a mech, it is usually very expensive compared to abroad.
Why does the government want the tax? Well I guess it is so that Norwegian companies have a fighting chance on selling imported goods compared to simply buying from abroad. The Norwegian companies are obliged to charge these taxes when selling nationally, so that will even out the differences between buying from abroad or nationally. Sometimes it is still much less expensive to buy from abroad though.
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Well, guess the government wants more money.
Ive ordered from US before, after shipping, and all customs bullshit and everything the price was more than twice it was from the shop in US.
nearly cheaper to fly from norway to US, and buy it and fly back home...
Ive ordered from US before, after shipping, and all customs bullshit and everything the price was more than twice it was from the shop in US.
nearly cheaper to fly from norway to US, and buy it and fly back home...
thanks a lot,
well, the reason norway has lots of VAT and customs is cause were outside the "European Union"
And yes, thinking of having a project. Having lots of problems getting some teak, since its rainforrest wood, and norway has "stupid" rools about it. can get a stick thats 12mm *36mm * 2000mm for 30 €, and thats a bit expensive i think. So have to figure out how to get hold of some teak.
Well, going to denmark just before christmas, so could be cheaper to order something to some friends place over there, but would be a lot cheaper if i bought it from inside EU.
Thanks
Nordiver
well, the reason norway has lots of VAT and customs is cause were outside the "European Union"
And yes, thinking of having a project. Having lots of problems getting some teak, since its rainforrest wood, and norway has "stupid" rools about it. can get a stick thats 12mm *36mm * 2000mm for 30 €, and thats a bit expensive i think. So have to figure out how to get hold of some teak.
Well, going to denmark just before christmas, so could be cheaper to order something to some friends place over there, but would be a lot cheaper if i bought it from inside EU.
Thanks
Nordiver
Don't get too hung up with using teak. Yes it is the best material, however you can make a speargun out of most hardwoods. My first was a mixture of beach and mahogony, my current build is mahogony and carbon and my next will be ply. Teak is ideal but there are other (cheaper) options out there. If its your first gun it may be best to feel your way and experiment with a lesser timber.
biltema (norwegian equivilent to halfords)has teak,but if you keep an eye open whenever you pass a constructionsite,theres a lot of hardwood beeing thrown in the containers from doors/windows and listing.Officebuildings and suchlike from the sixties and seventies are good places,lots of them are beeing "modernised" theese days.If youre lucky you could get all the hardwood youll ever need for free.
And there is a reason why Norwegians are being "silly" with the rainforrest wood,most of it comes from illegal logging!
And there is a reason why Norwegians are being "silly" with the rainforrest wood,most of it comes from illegal logging!
Hi.
You can buy directly from manufacturers such as
Conte Sub: Easy to mount, very fairly priced and with a reputation:
contesub - Meccanismo di sgancio SHOT Conte Sub - Shopping subacquea e Articoli per la pesca in apnea
Ermes Sub: more expensive, but definitely field tested. Ermes Sub
Otherwise you can buy from a store:
Meccanismo di sgancio x-fire : Tutto Pesca Mare
just to name a few...
You can buy directly from manufacturers such as
Conte Sub: Easy to mount, very fairly priced and with a reputation:
contesub - Meccanismo di sgancio SHOT Conte Sub - Shopping subacquea e Articoli per la pesca in apnea
Ermes Sub: more expensive, but definitely field tested. Ermes Sub
Otherwise you can buy from a store:
Meccanismo di sgancio x-fire : Tutto Pesca Mare
just to name a few...
