Ok so I'm weighing up my exhaust options, full system Yoshi for my 2012 blade is the best part of £1k here in the UK. So our yanky friends across the pond are offering full Yoshi systems for around £500 + £60 postage... now to me that's hell of a saving, even if I get hit for 20% import tax, and that's an IF So what's the catch, is there a fitment issue, regarding lamda sensors etc? Help ......
There is no IF you WILL have to pay VAT and import tax plus a handling charge, Ive had small items pass through with no VAT charge but I do mean small items, IF they send it as a gift they will not be able to cover it for the value of the item, if they gift it and cover it for the true value you may have to answer to customs...not easy to expaine and if they are a propper business so will they have to answer to why they are avoiding import duty.. Anyway your right there are big savings and I always wonder why I have to shop from the US to get a deal on items that are the same in the UK only with twice the mark up, and to think the US sellers are making money only leaves the question what's the TRUE value of the item! Anyway use importdutycalulator.co.uk to cost your item but check the fees from the shipping company, US mail or FedEx are often very cheap and you can pay online, over the phone or at the depot. Once they ship the item it will be stopped and checked at UK customs, they will contact you for duty payment then release it to the depot for shipping to you, lower value items can go direct to the local depot where you pay by phone or online and then the item is released and shipped to your door.. Don't forget items inside the EU have no charges, all items outside the EU are subject to VAT/duty etc.
I ordered a yoshi end can from the states and I don't think there is much difference apart from the price! Have you tried biohazard cycles for your exhaust probably the best people to deal with in the us and Tom is really helpful!
Hi Trueblue, I,m in the same boat looking for the best price for an exhuast. I was enquiring about the Yoshi can and link pipe with infill panel at Performance Parts at the NEC show last week, this might be a cheaper option from the USA. I dont think I need new header pipes as my bike is a 2012 as well. It might be worth getting a price for 2 orders to see if its even cheaper ?
well here is one for you.....local honda dealer sells yoshi pipes and they say USA on them...so is the dealers ordering sub standard equipment if the USA stock is worse quality? my yoshi had USA on it(from the dealer) and I cant fault the quality.
Thanks for the replies, help & tips... I'm of the understanding Yoshi USA cans are more track based, louder etc whereas the Japan cans are of better quality & road legal. Scratching my head here ....
this is from the yoshi website The US factory produces full-race systems - featuring lightweight, large diameter tubes for maximum gas flow. Duplex race systems have small canisters attached to the header for more instant power delivery when getting back on the throttle upon corner exits under race conditions. These systems carry a sticker stating that they are not intended for road use, although they are not embossed. They are supplied with a decibel-killer to reduce noise levels. Yoshimura Slip-ons The products from the Japanese factory are road-legal, E-marked and have a removable baffle for track use. Simple bolt-on replacement silencers that significantly reduce weight, while adding a slight increase in performance. Re-jetting or re-mapping is often required. this is mine (uk bought and price...usa markings)
Before you order from the states I always send the company an email saying I'm interested in the product but a bit concerned about import tax, I act a bit dumb (honest it is an act) and ask if they know much about import tax. about 7 out of 10 companies have then emailed back saying they can mark down price and send as a gift I have had quite a few items around that value with no charges. You don't know if you don't ask
I've heard that too. Not sure if the UK one mentioned above for £1000 is of Japanese or US origin though.
