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Posted Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:26:23 GMT by Robert Shear
I recently purchased an item on eBay from an EU-based seller. As per eBay policy, because the item was under £13 in value, eBay charged me the VAT at 20% (VAT charge of 24 Euros on my purchase of 110 Euros). However, the item is currently being held by Royal Mail because VAT needs to be paid on this item. Is there a way to reclaim one of these VAT charges? Surely it is incorrect that I have been charged VAT twice for the same purchase?
Posted Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:40:21 GMT by HMRC Admin 20 Response
Hi,
Use form BOR286 if you believe the Customs Duty or import VAT was wrongly calculated on an item you imported by post using Royal Mail or Parcelforce
Report incorrect Customs Duty or VAT on items imported by post (BOR286)
Thank you.
 

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