I can't seem to find a list of import duty charges - anyone have a link? I recently started shopping on ebay and bought items from US and UK. All arrived well within a week and proved to be great bargains and were not stopped by customs - great introduction to Ebay (was thinking about it for ages before I took the plunge!) I was encouraged by several posters here who have talked about "winning" items on Ebay - I now know what it's all about and am quite an expert! | believe customs duty is in the region of 21%?? I would like to be able to factor in the customs charges before making any further purchases as I may not be so lucky in the future! Any help appreciated.
If purchasing from ebay.co.uk there will be no VAT/duty liability provided the item is shipped from the UK (or elsewhere in the EU). Do be careful though as some sellers selling on eBay.co.uk are shipping from the US or Hong Kong (especially electronics retailers)
If the package is shipped from outisde the EU it is liable for VAT almost certainly and perhaps import duty.
I recently bought blades from the US and did not get them. Do customs contact you to pay VAT? Are items randomly picked coming from the US or how does it work?
I like the devalue idea!!
G, I have just this morning got a letter from customs requesting "proof of purchase" for an item which I purchased last week on ebay from China. I rang them and was asked the value, which they accepted, and I must pay the postman on delivery. I presume the same thing should have happened in your case.
Hope this helps.
G,
As aine has said, they'll use the contact details on the delivery slip to contact you. If your phone number is on it, then they'll ring you and you can pay there and then with visa (at least thats what I did!).
Perhaps any posts which suggest, promote or advocate illegal activty, such as defrauding the Revenue, should be removed by moderators of all AAM forums!
I received an item yesterday from the States, which cost me $50 on Ebay. The customs docket had it marked as a gift and valued at $10. I was not charged anything by customs.