I have purchased the best part of 14 bikes from the states in single components, If thr value is declared on the goods you are likely to get tax / import charges, if its not declared and sent as a gift then you are usually ok, Its always a dilimer, if you dont have the value declared then you probably wont get insurance, if you do declare the value you get charged, I have recived chages in excess of £200 for some of the more expensive items I have purchased ?