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?

[red_magpie]

Why hasn't eBay added this to the listing beforehand?

Because eBay started this year to collect VAT on certain imported items, and from UK stock sold by sellers who are based abroad, on behalf of HMRC. For further information see: https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/buying/paying-items/paying-tax-ebay-purchases?id=4771&st=12&pos=3&query=...

[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.