Very occasionally,on imported DVDs.
Basically, anything imported into the UK commercially (i.e. not marked as a gift) and worth over GBP 15 (recently reduced from GBP 18) including postage & packing is liable for VAT, import duty (usually waived if under a certain amount) and a handling charge. Whether you get charged is usually pot luck (can depend on things like the company sending the item, the route it gets into the country, etc).
(Basically, anything imported into the UK commercially (i.e. not marked as a gift) and worth over GBP 15 (recently reduced from GBP 18) including postage & packing is liable for VAT, import duty (usually waived if under a certain amount) and a handling charge. Whether you get charged is usually pot luck (can depend on things like the company sending the item, the route it gets into the country, etc).
Happosai _,,,,_(O ; o)_,,,,
Thu 24 Nov 2011, 9:39,
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yeh, I read this on www.parcelforce.com/receiving-parcel/importing-uk/customs-charging
It's just never happened to me before. Software: £70 + Shipping: £22 + Customs and release: £25!
wankers!
(It's just never happened to me before. Software: £70 + Shipping: £22 + Customs and release: £25!
wankers!
Griffin Saver Something, something, 2006, something.,
Thu 24 Nov 2011, 9:51,
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Did it take ages too?I'm impatiently waiting for a SACD from Germany that I ordered a couple of Mondays ago...
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fuscous,
Thu 24 Nov 2011, 10:27,
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