Why have I been charged 20% VAT on an item I have bought from Hong kong? I have never paid VAT befor

I have been charged 20 % Vat on a model kit I have bought from Hong kong. I have bought dozens of figures over the years and never had to pay VAT before. The sellers says Ebay are putting the charge on. Why is this happening?

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plpmr
Experienced Mentor

no matter what the value you are now charged 20% VAT, read this -

 

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