Josie Connar
Joined: 10/12/2024
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RE: Import VAT on self-imported goods
Hi, I recently went on holiday and bought a few ornaments from a souvenir art shop for myself. I asked for them to be posted back to me to save the worry they would break in my suitcase. The total amount I paid was £615. I need to reiterate these were not a gift not for resale they were for me. I’ve just received a letter requesting £137 for import VAT and a duty charge before I will receive them. If they are solely for my use is this correct? -
RE: Paying import VAT/customs duty on gift for my UK recipient
Hello. On holiday a few weeks ago in Greece, I bought myself an ornament from a souvenir art shop. The shop offered to post it otherwise I’d have to carry it around. To reiterate it was for myself and not a gift or to sell. It cost £615. Now I have been sent a letter from Parcelforce stating that I need to pay import duty of £137, customs duty of £13.47 and a clearance fee of £12 amounting to £162.89. Is this right??