Import charges from Cyprus

bushmins · 13 May 2021 at 00:25

I am thinking of buying some models from an online store based in Cyprus. Anyone know if there will be any tax type charges to get them delivered to the UK?

bushmins · 13 May 2021 at 01:31

I'm surprised you didn't pick up on the failed spelling of Cyprus. But hey this is GD, thats my excuse anyway.

bushmins · 13 May 2021 at 01:33

iamtheoneneo said:
We have left the EU, as a result you will be required to pay VAT on any items purchased. Typically the delivery company will text/email you a payment link once its entered the UK. Basically add 20% to anything you order, and before you ask ... no you wont be able to get away without paying.

Ok thanks. So nothing the seller would know about or deal with.

bushmins · 13 May 2021 at 01:38

Cheers. That's that out the window.

bushmins · 13 May 2021 at 01:57

iamtheoneneo said:
Well they likely have an awareness of the new rules unless their super bespoke/small org, but from their perspective they would just ship it and leave the rest to the delivery firm to deal with.

Should also point out that the delivery firm will also add on a 'handling fee'. DHLs for example is 2.5% of the VAT and a minimum of £11.00.

This link is pretty good at explaining it all.

I did get an email from the company saying over a certain spend they cover "all delivery costs to the uk" but like you said that probably does not include tax. I'll ping them another email to get full conformation.

bushmins · 13 May 2021 at 14:48

I think paying the taxes is fine, we would all agree I'm sure, the rest of the world do it after all. Its the sneaky, over the top extra delivery or admin charges that make you think twice.
To clarify I got a reply back from the company who say the VAT is all included in the price, but any other charges that the parcel will incure is up to the buyer and thats me, so I'm out.