Agree with you there!
Looking at it a little closer it was actually originating from Hong Kong not China like I thought originally.. So maybe that is the reason I don't think anyone can make sense of any of it any more.
Agree with you there!
This is the current relevant stuff from what I understand: https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty
Yeah, there is enough dingys coming over the channel.. Probably just use them all as couriers...mrbombermillzy wrote: ↑Thu Sep 23, 2021 3:12 pm Seriously considering starting a *ahem* non legal cash only business, ferrying expensive electronics overseas in a rubber dingy...
I mean, whats the worst that can happen?
I feel your pain Chris, just trying to lift your spirits!
Badwolf wrote: ↑Thu Sep 23, 2021 3:15 pm This is the current relevant stuff from what I understand: https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty
The only thing I can think of is that the vendor has listed the net worth inclusive of VAT taking you over the £135 threshold for Customs Duty?
So as the goods was below £135.. The seller collected their VAT ( assume on behalf of the UK government) .. The idea being that the courier does not charge import taxes because they are already paid for upfront..Goods worth £135 or less in total
If you bought the goods yourself and they are not excise goods, the seller will have included VAT in the total you paid.
You will need to pay VAT to the delivery company if the goods are:
gifts sent to you by someone else and worth more than £39
excise goods
Goods worth more than £135 in total
You will have to pay VAT to the delivery company either before the goods are delivered or when you collect them.
Oh yes... good point. IIRC >£135 is supposed to be collect VAT at border not prepaid... value will include the courier cost not just the value of the goods. Maybe that is it.