Import taxes

[graham22377]

I need to buy some tools from the US that you can't get here in England.

Anyone know if it will be subjected to import taxes or VAT? Bearing in mind a quarter of the price is delivery charges.

I'd kind of like to know before I order as it is very expensive.

Cheers

[arkwebus · Accepted solution]

As @redwick1 says there will be VAT and probably duty together with a "clearance charge" of £8 upwards.  A good rule of thumb is to budget for about 1/3rd extra based on the price including carriage

@graham22377 

[graham22377 · Accepted solution]

Thanks for the info. That's great

[redwick1]

Items coming in from overseas will be charged

It may be VAt at 20% and it may be customs depending on what price

We cant say what it is because it varies.

You also have to consider the risk of having to send the item back.

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.