where to find out if i get taxed?

CyberGhost

Hi!

I want to buy a headphone and an adapter from an American website

I was just wondering if I'll have to pay VAT, customs and excise?

or where to find out about that information?

Thanks!

Victor

21% VAT, about 2-4% excise and likely a handling charge (about €20, imposed by the courier) for collection of the taxes.

If possible arrange for the seller to have all these paid in advance.

CyberGhost

Do'H, in one word robbery!

but all in all it still comes out cheaper than ordering from the UK

Thanks for info Victor!

CyberGhost

sorry for the dumb question but

"If possible arrange for the seller to have all these paid in advance."

what's the advantage in that?

Victor

It means you don't have to pay GLS a handling fee.

CyberGhost

Thanks for explaining to my stupid head

BigEejit

The last time I got caught for that I got charged 9 euro ...twas DHL I think

silver surfer

BTW - You can avoid the tax if you get the sender to declare it as a gift ... it depends on nature of the operation and the willingness of the sender !

CyberGhost

nah the seller isn't willing even to allow me to pre pay the VAT and excise

will probably have to pay it here

Now I've got a new question, which currecncy do they base the VAT and excise on?

for example, something costs 200$ and in euros it is 164, will i have to pay 200's 21% or 164's 21%?

Victor

Eh, $200 @ 21% = €164 @ 21%

You will pay in euros.

CyberGhost

great!

final question, the person that will delivery the product, will be the one who will collect the tax right?

if the product won't be delivered by a courier, do i have to go somewhere and pay or wait for someone to come?

CyberGhost

silver surfer, do you mean avoid both VAT and excise?