Made in Scotland kilts, shipping, taxes and third party vendors

[ShaunMaxwell]

Purely out of interest, are you talking about kilts made from wool, or, are you talking about kilts made from synthetic cloth?

Jock:

I was talking about kilts made from wool. But I suppose that woolen tartan would have to be imported, as would the best synthetic tartan (Marton Mills), so I guess it's unlikely that a person in the US, working with a US-based kiltmaker, would be unable to escape some degree of tariff, even without having to pay VAT.

Cheers,

SM

[Pleater]

The lower end of the market for all things being supplied to the US has just about collapsed due to the removal of the exemption at the end of August, now everything is in the system.

Spare parts for knitting machines, patterns, garments, even samples have all lost the exemption - I just got a load of linen fabric after an order was cancelled that had been ongoing for years, regular as clockwork, as the business in the US expected the tariff and fees to be paid by the seller with no increase in price - then cancelled when that was refused.

The workshop is closed, sewing machines sold and everything cleared out so there is no going back to what it was.

Goods for export from the UK are zero rated for VAT but can be charged whatever the importing country decides to impose in the way of tariffs, duty, or fees when they arrive.

Anne the Pleater

[CBH]

I bought a kilt from Houston's earlier this year, and their current prices seem about the same. And when they ship internationally, there is no VAT.

I'm not sure how or if customs are applied as it enters the US.

[George T Logan Jr]

The lower end of the market for all things being supplied to the US has just about collapsed due to the removal of the exemption at the end of August, now everything is in the system.

Spare parts for knitting machines, patterns, garments, even samples have all lost the exemption - I just got a load of linen fabric after an order was cancelled that had been ongoing for years, regular as clockwork, as the business in the US expected the tariff and fees to be paid by the seller with no increase in price - then cancelled when that was refused.

The workshop is closed, sewing machines sold and everything cleared out so there is no going back to what it was.

Goods for export from the UK are zero rated for VAT but can be charged whatever the importing country decides to impose in the way of tariffs, duty, or fees when they arrive.

Anne the Pleater

Thank You for a thoughtful and thorough explanation. I had wondered how the tariff madness would impact the Kilt manufacturers and their economies. This is horrible news. How many businesses, how much knowledge and experience has now been lost? And to benefit no one. Now, I may have waited too long and my chance to finally proudly display my Scots Heritage to the world is in deep jeopardy, my caution and wanting to do it correctly, may have just cost me the opportunity.

Thank You Anne the Pleater

Sincerely,
George Logan