[pokey27]

Ok alittle info needed ere!! i got a customs bill today not a big 1 thank god but they also charged VAT !!! on it.Am i wrong in assuming you cant charge VAT on none new items??i will be reading hm customs and revenue site later on but just wondered if any1 had any info or knoweledge on this subject.
Any info as ever greatly appreciated
pokey27

[Teaj]

I think they can essentially do what they want!!

Here's some light reading for you on VAT - Business Link

[pokey27]

haha if thats light i'm bullimic cheers m8

[AzZ]

Hmmm. Custom charges are always a problem. When I order from abroad I just hope for the best, but most times the item is marked as a gift. Not sure though

[Dogtown]

I've ordered from pickyourshoes and harputs a few times before and never had any charges. It's all been sent by UPS though and not FedEx. Also I always get them to mark it as 'gift' as that seems to help avoid charges.

[manus]

My local delivery office now has a sign saying that there's a £12 handling fee for customs stuff. But I got some threadless tees and didn't get that charge even though I had to pay for customs.

It's all a bit random really.

[pokey27]

This was marked a gift!!!but had a high (dont ask) value!!and will be delivered by parcelfarce.The custom charges are not bad i can accept that but its the VAT i've been charged on the item which hurt alittle.Never knew you could be charged vat on a un new item,But item should be delivered tomorrow so i can see all the shipping info and what not,But ill be ringing customs to query this.

[borodave1973]

If the value of item is above a certain price ,think its £30 not totally sure tho, even if its marked as a gift you still get stung by customs which is a bit out of order in my eyes but thats the UK for you...