Import tax

[stephenw4644]

Having received a package from USA, I have found that another $19 import tax has been added. Why hasn't eBay added this to the listing beforehand?

[redwick1]

If the money was requested when the item reached the UK then you are the imported and it is up to you to know your own countries custom duties.

[redwick1]

Starting 1 January 2021, 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 You'll see the VAT included in your order total at checkout, and you can view and download a tax invoice from the Order details page in your Purchase history. On orders over £135 imported to the UK, the recipient may need to pay VAT as part of clearing the parcel through customs.