Customs

[gers1963]

Is there a tax on goods from France, as I purchased an item, and when I got to checkout, it was £70 extra. Even when it states free postage.

[roger_roger_over_and_nowt]

What was the value of the item ?.

[fargvs · Accepted solution]

Be aware that any purchases from outside the UK are subject to additional UK Import VAT @20% and any other Customs Duty and Shipping charges based on £s limits here >

https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/buying/paying-items/paying-tax-ebay-purchases?id=4771&st=2&pos=2&query=P...

[gers1963]

Thank you, as was totally shocked at extra cost, but unfortunately I have to buy the item.

Thank you once again for your assistance 🙏.

[gers1963]

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£380+