Well they're in Hong Kong so it will be subject to import duty and VAT, in addition I think that Canon warranties on bodies are country specific so wouldn't be valid in the UK, the website indicates that they will offset VAT but don't mention duty. If you do want to buy from the Far East I have used Digital Rev before and they do cover all taxes, no connection with them and they are highly thought of over on Talk Photography http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=108