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[lilliza2008]

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

li

[fargvs]

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.