Whoa! I have to have one of those anit-capsize things. Thanks for the 'site, Mike.
16% VAT. Ouch.
I don't believe you pay VAT if the item is for export from Europe. Reason I stated the price to be lower than lifejackets...I bought a manual inflator type for crewing aboard Afterburner (52 ft beachcat!). It cost ~$180, though it does has a safety harness built in.
Mike.