Customs oldtimer

Hi There are two possible approaches. 1. Communicate with the post office and reiterate that them item are your own property being returned. You should be entitled to returned goods duty relief. If there is no proof they may be unwilling to process the shipment as returned goods. 2. Pay the charges demanded and then put in a reclaim to the post office / Border Force. Payment doesn’t prevent you from disputing customs charges. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-customs-dutyimport-vat-relating-to-imports-by-post-bor286 All goods imported by post are potentially subject to import charges , duty and VAT plus any handling charges from the post office. It’s not really relevant wherever you are a private individual or whether you intend to sell the items . https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty

Hi You may find the auction house will provide you with some assistance. There are customs schemes for goods being imported for auction sale or return. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-can-get-import-duty-relief-on-goods-using-temporary-admission. If charges are due they apply equally to both businesses and private importers.

Sorry should have said 20% VAT on the duty inclusive value.

Hi The excise duty on cigars is £395.03per kg. Plus there is duty of 25% of the value plus shipping plus 20% duty. We do have a preferential duty rate with Philippines if the goods were made there and this information was included on the consignment. If you think you have been charged too much then you should first ask UPS for details of the shipment and how the charges have been calculated. You can make a reclaim request for overpaid duties to HMRC but you will need the import particulars. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-apply-for-a-repayment-of-import-duty-and-vat-if-youve-overpaid-c285

Hi Goods below £135 will not be charged any import duty irrespective of where they are made or posted from. There is no relief from VAT . You need to check with the retailer whether they will charge the UK VAT on your purchase price. If they do then there should be no additional vat charges on entry to the uk. If UK VAT isn’t charged then it will be charged at entry to the UK. The carrier will notify you of any charges Again you will need to check with the retailer terms and conditions on whether there will be any charges applied directly by the carrier.

There’s nothing to pay in the UK . We do not impose tax on exporting goods. There may however be import taxes imposed by the Polish authorities but it’s likely that will be responsibility of the person you are sending the goods back to to sort that out. You may be best to just talk to the Polish company.

Hi Barbara Import duty rates can be found in the UK tariff schedule. This is available on line. You will need to look up what applies to the goods you import. This is applied on the cost of goods plus shipping costs . As the goods are below £135 the import duty is relived ( not charged) Import VAT is 20 % based on the cost of goods plus shipping plus the duty. Depending on who the goods are shipped with they will also charge an admin free for declaring the goods to customs and collecting the taxes. I assume as it will be a small item it will come via the post or one of the courier companies. Check with the seller how they intend to send the item to you. According to UK law as the goods being shipped are below £135 the us seller should register for UK VAT and charge you the UK VAT at point of sale. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-and-overseas-goods-sold-directly-to-customers-in-the-uk

Hi Everything coming into the country is potentially subject to import duty and import VAT. It is up to the sender to provide accurate details of the goods their values and where applicable if there is a particular reason that the goods should be treated differently to any other import. It is then a requirement for the carrier, courier , post office etc to submit a customs entry. Duty and tax is based on this electronic declaration so if the courier/ post office don’t notice the remarks such as lost goods being returned amongst the many thousands of parcels and packages they are handing , customs will not know and charge the applicable duty /taxes. This is why there is the option to query the charges with the courier or post office or make a reclaim request if you think you have been overcharged or charged in error.

Hi I am not from HMRC but have you looked at this guidance. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/import-vat-and-customs-duty-on-gifts Can I also suggest that you query this directly with parcel force as it is they who have raised the charges . If it is not clear that the items are gifts below £39 or for multiple people ( separately packaged) then taxes may have been charged.

1. If goods are over £135 normal import procedures apply. Duty is charged on costs of goods plus shipping and insurance up to the point of introduction into the UK. If you ship DAP then the freight and possibly insurance will be included in the DAP price. There is therefore nothing to add on. Import VAT is also due on the duty inclusive price. 2. Goods below £135 are relieved from import duty but VAT is applicable. In a B2 B sale this will either be at point of import or if you provide the seller with your VAT number you will account for VAT by reverse charge through your VAT return. 3. Yes for B2C if the sale is direct and not through a platform then the seller should be registered for UK VAT and charge supply VAT at point of sale .