Question Re: Error message in Member To Member Support DO NOT DELETE

Error message

lilliza2008 — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 20:10:56 GMT

I am trying to purchase a product which is being sold in the uk and it will be delivered to my friend at a Uk address.

I keep getting an error the following error message

"The importation of used or refurbished goods may be sunjecrtto an import liscense."

please can anyone assis

Regards

Re: Error message

john1297576 — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 20:15:53 GMT

It would probably help if you said what it was. Might then have some idea what the problem is.

It would be far easier to let your Friend Buy and you send him the money.

The problem is that you are in South Africa, and the system will not co-operate.

Re: Error message

fargvs — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 20:46:48 GMT

Based in South Africa with a UK registered account, you will be subject to relevant Import restrictions and 20% VAT Import fees even if the delivery address is within the UK , and if the Buyer or Seller is based/registered anywhere outside the UK >

https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/buying/paying-items/paying-tax-ebay-purchases?id=4771&st=12&pos=1&query=...

'Starting 1 January 2021, there will no longer be a VAT exemption for small consignments up to £15.

Instead, eBay is required to collect VAT on certain orders delivered to UK addresses:

Orders up to £135 sent from outside the UK
Orders where the item is located in the UK, but the seller is not a UK seller

For higher value items, VAT and duties are also likely to apply. However, VAT on purchases valued at over £135 will be payable directly to the UK customs authorities by the buyer.

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Simple to buy without tax fees/restrictions if your friend uses an eBay account with a valid UK address or purchases as a Guest through eBay checkout using a UK delivery address.