Order total higher than winning bid

I won an auction for £140, but when i go to checkout the total is £173.56 (£166.79 + buyer protection & postage). 

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Order total higher than winning bid

papso22
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That looks like VAT at 20% has been added.

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fargvs
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For information >

Even if the item is located within the UK;  if either the UK located Buyer/Seller is using/or has an account that was originally registered outside the UK ,  then an additional 20% Import VAT and any other duty is charged.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/buying/paying-items/paying-tax-ebay-purchases?id=4771&st=12&pos=3&query=...

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