Importing from EU clarification

[Mikey]

Apologies for the Q. I’m looking at purchasing an item from France and country of origin is within the EU.

price is above £135.

my assumption is that VAT will be charged and a courier rinsing fee?

https://parcelbroker.co.uk/articles/how-to-calculate-the-duty-and-tax-due-on-an-import/

 

[Mikey]

Don’t have a prob with the vat, it’s the **** take re couriers.

 

[Mikey]

The courier is paid to ship the item from A to B. Collecting and accounting for the taxes is additional work hence they charge a fee for doing so. It's not like you're unaware this could happen.

Have you checked if the item would also be subject to customs duty?

indeed, hence ordering less from abroad, TBH not spending much at Uak shops either. Planning a year of minimal spend now.

i haven’t messaged the retailer yet, it’s clothing made in the EU.

 

[Mikey]

Mate has a house in Europe, problem solved lol when he next comes over