Clarification of £135 Import Rules For Consumers

Hi Tracy3 Fletcher
If you bought the goods yourself and they are neither excise goods nor gifts sent to you (over £39) and valued under £135 including postage and any insurances you will not have to pay anything to the delivery company to receive goods.
Please see guidance at:
Tax and customs for goods sent from abroad: Tax and duty
Thank you 
 

Hi Ryanb4250 I would like to suggest that in the first instance you go back to the carrier and query how they have arrived at those amounts. You would possibly be being charged import duty ( the percentage will depend on the type of goods) plus 20% import VAT on the cost plus the duty. The Broker charges are commercial. If you still believe you have been overcharged you can make a reclaim to HMRC using a form c285

Hi ,
 

You need to contact VAT helpline for advice on if it is possible to account this on your VAT return. See link:  VAT: general enquiries  . Thank you .