Dear all
I am looking for spare parts for NELLCOR N-595 & N-560 oximeters.
#1)User Interface PCB, for Pulse Oximeter Model # 595
SP 062315 UT 062315 Qty:- 04pcs
#2)Display PCB, for Pulse Oximeter Model # 595
SP 902251 Qty:- 06pcs
#3)Power Supply, for Pulse Oximeter Model # 595
SP 036603 UT 036603 Qty:- 04pcs
#4)Power Entry Module, for Pulse Oximeter Model # 595
691499 Qty:- 04pcs
#5)Cooling Fan, for Pulse Oximeter Model # 595
35469 Qty:-06
#6)Display PCB, for Pulse Oximeter Model # 595
SP 902251 Qty:-06pcs
#7)Power Supply SMPS, 15W, 14V, MD15-14, for Pulse Oximeter
Model # 560 Qty:-10pcs
#8)Top Case W / Quick Guide English USA , for Pulse Oximeter
Model # 560 Qty:-10pcs
#9)Front Panel Assembly USA with Membrane Assembly, for Pulse Oximeter Model # 560 Qty:-10pcs
#10)Front PCB , PCB/55F, for Pulse Oximeter Model # 560
Qty:- 05pcs
#11)Main PCB 55M, for Pulse Oximeter Model # 560
Qty:-05pcs
#12)Nellcor SPO2 Module NELL 3 Version 1.8.1.0, for Pulse Oximeter Model # 560 Qty:- 10pcs
#13)Bottom Case USA , for Pulse Oximeter Model # 560
Qty:-10pcs
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Waiting for quick reply.

Hi Laiq,

You may have already looked, but try dotmed. I'm not sure what your budget is, but there is an auction for ten 595's at $2499 and an auction for four at $100 each. Both ship internationally at buyer's expense. Take the parts you need, save the parts you don't.

Best,

Bob

As long as we are talking about used equipment for spares, our friend in Karachi could also keep tabs on the monthly Hilditch auctions.

I have lost count of the number of times I have urged "collaboration" regarding issues like this!

Pity that he has just missed this month's auction!

Looking at the DOTmed auction mentioned, I notice that "the equipment is located in a hospital in New Jersey". H'mmm. At least at Malmesbury you can see the things in front of you, and pick them up* for closer examination!

Does anyone have any joyful news about buying remotely from the States (or anywhere else), and having stuff shipped half way around the world?

* Or have your trusted agent do so on your behalf.

I'm sure any one of our international customers can tell you a joyful experience

I assumed our friend in Karachi had no qualms ordering internationally; otherwise, he would be on a Pakistani based EBME site asking for spares!

Anyway, not that you asked for it, but here is Bob Banks' advice for ordering online:

1) Research the seller, read reviews, and email reviewers.
2) Ask questions and for more pictures. Sellers with nothing to hide will respond quickly and have no issue providing close up shots or shots of the equipment plugged in.
3) Discuss and arrange shipping details BEFORE bidding.
4) Never pay cash. Use a form of payment that offers protection should things go awry (i.e. credit card of pay pal).

In other words C.Y.A.

All that is great if you have the time (meanwhile the kit has been sold to someone else).

OK Bob, here's another opportunity for you:- as you obviously have experience of the plentitude that is the U.S. used equipment and parts market, why not act as the "trusted middleman" in cases such as this, and others that may follow?

In a word (or two), the "honest broker"!

After all, it's all about trust, is it not? And folk usually prefer to do business with people whom they know.

Thanks guys for your replies.
I have forwarded the dotmed list to my customer lets see.
I have purchased many items from them & other companies in USA.
Thanks GEOFF & BOB
Hope you are ok after recent riots.
Thanks again.
best regards.

- not a bad idea, Geoff. I will give it some thought.

@ Geoff

We have purchased kit out of the USA (via Ebay) on a number of occasions without any drama. The "art" here is getting it through customs without getting slugged (and no, I'm not going to publicly discuss how it was done)

Just out of interest ... when kit gets sent out of the country for repair (calibration, etc.), how does it get regarded by Customs upon its return?

Because it was originally purchased in that country, all duties and taxes have already been paid therefore no further duty is required. However, "first import" is a different matter.

I should add however that under some circumstances, you need to register the item on it's way out of the country so that you don't run into issues on the way back in. The document required is called (and I'm not sure of the spelling here) a "carnet" (French origin I think hence pronounced carneigh, .......oh for an acute accent key )

Yes, carnet. But small items sent through the post usually get through unscathed, do they not? Jiffy* Bag sized stuff, I mean?

Or else how do folk shipping stuff across the world off eBay get on?

Stuff being mailed from the UK to countries outside of the EU needs to have a Customs Declaration label filled in and attached. I seem to recall that the "break-point" regarding whether a full or abbreviated declaration required is (the easily remembered) £ 270!

In the case(s) being mentioned by Laiq, maybe lots of Jiffy Bags and sensible declarations are the answer. "Used parts". "Nil value" ... etc., etc.

In fact I seem to recall sending a small package to a strange address in Karachi some years ago ... and it arrived safely, and unimpeded, within four days!

It would be interesting (to me, at least) to hear about what goes on in various parts of the world regarding the receipt of packages of parts, and similar. I presume that if "extra duty" is deemed payable, then the addressee is notified, and has to cough up. Or does the package get returned to sender? That would be bad news.

* Other padded mailing pouches may be (and indeed, are) available.

But will you let me know privately?
My wife ordered some material for patchworking from the US and was chargde £5.75 VAT then an additional £8.00 collection fee by the post office.
Its value was well under £270 - and if it was not I feel "words" about to happen.
RoJo

Likewise! I was charged a hefty amount after ordering a Karate Gi from Japan. Apparently because they had used the word 'uniform' on the outer label.

As I say, I believe that the sender has to be careful (creative) when declaring the contents of the package. Something that the recipient has no control over, of course.

But, regarding "methods of extraction" (from Customs sheds, and the like) ... in certain countries I have enjoyed working in, I found that simple bribery generally speeded things along!

Import and export is tricky business. Ask 12 people for advice and you'll get 12 ways of going about it (some more legal than others). However, read the rules of the HMRC and you risk headaches, permanently crossed eyes, and nosebleeds.

My opinion (not an expert): just make sure your creativity is above board and can be documented.

From what I understand (again, not an expert), repairs qualify for Outward Processing Relief (OPR) - no duty due on re-entering as duty has already been paid on the item when it originally entered the EC. However, you will need to pay import VAT on the repair charge (parts and labor),on shipping, and duty. To qualify for OPR, you may need to fill out Form C 1055 (Information Document to Facilitate the Temporary Exportation of Goods Sent From One Country For Manufacture, Processing, or Repair in Another). Some medical equipment is classified duty free so the OPR forms do not need to be filled out for these items. The ATA Carnet mentioned previously in the thread allows equipment to be used temporarily in another country free of duty.

Here is what the HMRC site says regarding Duty and VAT repairs

OPR is a customs procedure that relieves re-imported goods only from customs duty. You may be able to pay VAT on a reduced value for goods that you have previously exported if you can satisfy the conditions for this. If the exported goods are normally free of duty, you do not need to use the OPR arrangements, but you may still be able to claim relief from VAT by using CPCs 22 00 00 on export and 40 00 65 on re-import (see section 17).

Providing ownership of the goods was not transferred to any other person when they were exported, or during the time they were outside EC territory VAT is due on the following value at the time of re-importation to the UK:

1) the price charged to you for the process, repair or services including any charge made for parts and materials plus
2) any freight and other charges, except insurance, you have to pay for the transport of the goods to and from the processor's premises plus
3) any customs or excise duty or other import charges payable in the UK.

If the process has been carried out free of charge, for example because the goods are covered by a warranty, guarantee or service agreement, no VAT is due on re-importation. If the repair was carried out under a service contract agreement see paragraph 2.7.

All replacements are regarded as importations of new goods and are chargeable with VAT in accordance with the normal valuation rules. This applies whether or not any duty relief can be claimed.

You can find full guidance in Notice 702 Imports about paying VAT on a reduced value for goods imported after process or repair.

If your vision has not blurred you can find more information on the HMRC website ---> http://tinyurl.com/4tphff.

Our company, based in California, has recently begun to receive repairs from the UK. After seeking advice from those more versed in VAT and Duty, we now advise our customers to value their broken equipment at 5GBP (it is technically worthless as it is broken). When we ship back we value the item at the repair cost. In this way, VAT can only be charged on the cost of the repair and shipping. Oh yeah, and duty if any. Got to love tax on tax.

Import/export/VAT/etc is a complex field and may need the input from a professional advisor....... Vat claim consulting aka, my big brother, Robin

(oh! shameless commercial promotion, sorry Huw )

I feel I should put a word in for Mrs RoJo here. A few weeks ago I bought a vintage embroidered shawl from the U.S. Cost about £50, postage another £15 or so, then customs slapped on another £10 or so. Ouch! So you don't need to spend £270 to get stung for charges.

I will try to find out what rate applies before I do this again!

Moira

It's any goods (not goods+postage) over the value of £18 - I spend far too much time and money on eBay to know that off the top of my head!