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Heavy Duty Products
The number of enterprises in the broad UK construction sector totaled 508,226 in 2017, which is a 10.7% increase between 2010 and 2017. This growth is explained by the 32.1% increase in the architectural and engineering sub-sector. Sector production has increased 20% between 2010 and 2017. The UK continues to be a strong performing construction equipment market, with earth-moving equipment retail sales growing by 3.8% from 2017 to 2018.
Specialty Equipment Market
Cars can be modified to improve performance or style in the UK. Popular modifications to cars include in-car entertainment systems, lights or reflectors, wheels and tires, suspension, brakes, license (number) plates, and exhaust systems. However, laws do govern and limit these modifications, in some cases significantly. For exhaust systems, all mufflers must be maintained in a good and efficient working order, and it is against the law to remove a muffler or make any modification that would make the vehicle emit a noise louder than the original exhaust before it was modified.
Used and Remanufactured Market
There are no restrictions placed on the importation of used motor vehicle parts into the UK. There are no quotas or limitations, special treatment or conditions applicable to the importation of used motor vehicle parts.
The remanufacturing industry is well developed within the UK. Overall, the market for replacement parts, whether remanufactured or rebuilt, is relatively static, as original parts continue to last longer. Best prospects for U.S. suppliers are for rotating electric motors (starters and alternators) and for friction products such as brakes and clutches, though the brake market largely concentrates on commercial vehicles. There are no restrictions on the importation of remanufactured or rebuilt motor vehicle parts of any kind, and there are no quotas or limitations, special treatment or conditions applicable to the importation of remanufactured or rebuilt motor vehicle parts. Remanufactured/ rebuilt parts are considered by H.M. Customs and Excise to be new parts and rates of duty are determined as such.
For Information about exporting to United Kingdom contact:
PJ Menner
U.S. Embassy London, United Kingdom
Commercial Specialist - Auto & Smart Mobility Team
+44 20 7891 3470
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