Do private sellers have to pay VAT on items they sell?.

I am a private seller and have had VAT added to an item I have just sold to an American friend. .First time this has happened so wondering is this correct?.

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tobiasd4
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USA & Australia buyers have to pay a local tax, ebay automatically add it to buyers invoice & collect it on behalf of tax authorities.

You don't get paid or charged it, you receive sold price + P&P.