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Duty payable on imported laptop?

I want to purchase a notebook costing about £1000 from the USA.

What are customs procedures in dealing with this?

I read that notebooks are exempt from duty charges, but do I still need to pay VAT?

If it is shipped to me via airmail, is it guaranteed to be opened by Customs?

I have ordered smaller items from the USA through eBay, and never paid any custom duties or taxes in all this time...

Update:

I am located in the United Kingdom.

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