Advice needed on Duty and Excise charges on toys from U.S.

[peno]

Can somebody please help me with regard to the above.

I ordered some stuff (toys) from the US and did expect to pay tax on it.
I've just go t the bill and it is much more than expected.

The good were valued at $383 which roughly equates to €305

So I was expecting to pay 305 * .23 = 70 in VAT

However the vat is coming in at €98
Plus Duty of 19
Plus Fee of 10
Total 127.

Can anyone confirm how this is calculated and if anybody has argued against the proposed charges?

Thanks

 

[Green]

Have you rung Customs to check their computation methods? Have a look here..

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/e...eland/customs_regulations_for_travellers.html

 

[vandriver]

Was there a shipping or insurance charge in addition to the $383?

 

[peno]

The invoices etc are from Fed Ex.

I'll be giving them a call but just wanted to know has anyone been here before I make the call.

Thanks

 

[peno]

Was there a shipping or insurance charge in addition to the $383?

Yes there was but I assumed this was VAT free.
But even allowing for this the charge seems very high

 

[vandriver]

No,you pay duty on the goods + shipping,then pay vat on the goods+shipping+duty.