Actually, here is the updated 2002 tariff link.
http://dataweb.usitc.gov/
It appears that the 5.5% tariff is only if the wheels are over 63.5 cm diameter and the bike weighs less than 16.3 kg, otherwise the tariff is 11%. Quality road bikes will qualify for the lower tariff on weight, but the wheel size depends on how Customs measures it. 700C wheels are 622 mm (11% tariff) if measured to the tire bead seat, but probably over 635 mm (5.5% tariff) if measured to the outside of an inflated tire. The shop owners on the list are probably well aware of this. How do they measure guys?
Regards,
Jerry Moos
Houston, TX
> Hi. Does anybody know how much duty is on a new frame and/or bicycle that
is
> shipped from Great Britian? If so, please contact me off list. Thanks. Jon
>
> Jon Cowden
> relocated to Carpinteria, CA