EBAY LEVIES VAT WHEN IT SHOULD NOT BE LEVIED

[nicklancaster1959]

For the attention of all Ebay buyers

Import VAT is charged at the same rate that applies to similar goods sold in the UK and applies to commercial goods over £135 in value, and on gifts that are over £39 in value. The value of the goods for Import VAT is based on the: basic value of goods. postage, packing and insurance.

EBAY SHOULD NOT BE CHARGING VAT ON THIS GOOD I WILL REPORT EBAY TO HMRC. The total cost is £30

[nicklancaster1959]

Import VAT is charged at the same rate that applies to similar goods sold in the UK and applies to commercial goods over £135 in value, and on gifts that are over £39 in value. The value of the goods for Import VAT is based on the: basic value of goods. postage, packing and insurance.

please see https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty

[61stephenuk]

OK I've visited your link:

VAT

VAT is charged on all goods (except for gifts worth £39 or less) sent from: outside the UK to Great Britain outside the UK and the EU to Northern Ireland VAT is not charged on goods that are gifts worth £39 or less.