ebay buying from Europe advice
08 February 2006, 08:48 AM
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ebay buying from Europe advice
If I buy a new item from the EU, say Germany, from an ebay shop for about £250, have I paid all due taxes, or will I have to pay VAT and import duty on top of the shipping charges?
08 February 2006, 09:07 AM
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Well, if it's of any help, when we in the EU buy from the UK we have no additional charges for the item(s) other than shipping to pay. Probably the same going the other way round.
08 February 2006, 01:49 PM
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I think it depends on the item.
Saying that Ive never had a problem with items imported from other EU countries - no tax or import duty to pay at all, unlike buying from outside the EU which can often result in an unpredictable amount of duty being charged.
Saying that Ive never had a problem with items imported from other EU countries - no tax or import duty to pay at all, unlike buying from outside the EU which can often result in an unpredictable amount of duty being charged.
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08 February 2006, 02:54 PM
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No need to shout King RA. I understand what its supposed to be about. Things like not having to show a passport when you travel within the EU 
But do the authorities? Just don't want to be hit by unexpected import duties etc. Looks like I should be OK, thanks everyone.
But do the authorities? Just don't want to be hit by unexpected import duties etc. Looks like I should be OK, thanks everyone.
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5 seconds on IR web site.....
If you purchase goods through the Internet you should be aware that Customs duty and VAT will be payable, as follows:
* Customs duty - if the amount of duty is £7 and over and
* Import VAT - if the value of the goods is £18 and over.
Please see Notice 143, paragraph 3.3 for more details.
Customs duty is not payable on goods bought from countries within the EU. However, VAT is payable (if due) either in the EU country of purchase, or in the UK if the EU supplier is UK VAT registered. But, special rules apply to excise goods ie cigarettes, tobacco alcohol etc and these are explained separately.
So basically so long as the VAT (if due obviously) is paid somewhere its fine.
If you purchase goods through the Internet you should be aware that Customs duty and VAT will be payable, as follows:
* Customs duty - if the amount of duty is £7 and over and
* Import VAT - if the value of the goods is £18 and over.
Please see Notice 143, paragraph 3.3 for more details.
Customs duty is not payable on goods bought from countries within the EU. However, VAT is payable (if due) either in the EU country of purchase, or in the UK if the EU supplier is UK VAT registered. But, special rules apply to excise goods ie cigarettes, tobacco alcohol etc and these are explained separately.
So basically so long as the VAT (if due obviously) is paid somewhere its fine.
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