Does anyone know what kind of additional costs I'd be looking at upon arrival in the UK?","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52584975","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Tom.Wilson"},"datePublished":"2024-04-15T19:24:19.000Z","text":"Assume around 20% plus a nominal handling fee."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52585496","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"darkclouds"},"datePublished":"2024-04-15T20:47:22.000Z","text":"Or split the order into two spread apart by a few days it may be cheaper in the end"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52585652","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"abigsmurf"},"datePublished":"2024-04-15T21:12:51.000Z","text":"You can get lucky, especially if they don't give the real value on the sticker.
But if it gets hit by Duty, you're looking at 20% + a rip off fee + delays that can be a few weeks."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52586314","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Illusionary"},"datePublished":"2024-04-16T02:44:13.000Z","text":"Is that £128+£15 shipping, or £128 including £15 shipping? At least in theory, for purchases below £135 (including shipping), the foreign seller is required to account for VAT at the point of sale, so you shouldn't get hit by an additional VAT charge on import."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52588387","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Thegratefuldoof"},"datePublished":"2024-04-16T12:06:30.000Z","text":"Should be no additional costs since the value of the goods is under £135. Any shipment with value over £135 is subject to customs and duties. This is my understanding."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52588452","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"pluves1"},"datePublished":"2024-04-16T12:15:57.000Z","text":"Depends on what you're ordering. For most items bank on vat at 20% on the total including shipping. £8 Royal Mail handling fee plus Customs Duty. Customs duty is can vary depending on the item but budget for between 0% and 15%. Something like a waterproof jacket is typically 12%. Personally I would split the order in two and pay the shipping twice."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52591042","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"bozo007"},"datePublished":"2024-04-16T19:12:03.000Z","text":"Customs duty is separate from VAT and only applies on some items over £135. Even if the retailer doesn't collect, the carrier can, and will, if the documents from the retailer state it). Plus the carrier will charge a admin fee for paying on the buyer's behalf and handling the paperwork.
The mathematics is as follows -
((Item total cost + shipping) + any applicable Customs duty) * 1.2 for the 20% UK VAT + any admin fee from the carrier.
So in this case, it is ((£128 + £15) + Customs duty) *1.2.
If you split the order into two, bear in mind that you will pay the carrier fee twice. So £180 including VAT + 2x carrier fee.
Use this link to check commodity codes and applicable duty rates."}],"commentCount":15,"interactionStatistic":7,"articleSection":"Buying From Abroad"}