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  • I've been thinking about this a lot lately, the 2nd hand market for bikes and parts seems much better in UK compared to Spain, so how easily could I pick up bits when I'm in the UK and throw them in my general luggage? This might make me think twice....

    I know a guy from NZ who sent a suitcase of all his clothes to BCN when he moved here, but then got a message from customs saying he needed to pay a hefty import duty on his old clothes.

  • most countries have tax relief when you're moving there to live - though might have needed to sort out the paperwork in advance (ToR1 form in the UK, if it's of interest).

    RE: taking parts back with you - 99.9% will be fine so long as it's not a suitcase full of iphones of something. I just flew back from my in-laws in Poland with a couple of bikes, albeit my own that i'd left there a couple of years back, and had no issues with customs/charges. Also managed to fit both in one bike bag, too!

  • Good to know thanks.

    Yeah I figured they wouldn’t spot it, or at least not when it arrives in country which is when it would be an issue…

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