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Vat

GetOffMyPatch · 2005-11-24 09:53:35

Hi - My sister ordered an iRiver from the States and the now the post office are looking for 50 odd quid for VAT before they'll hand over the goods. Is this cause it was ordered from the US Someone pls advise

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24-11-2005 10:53am

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GetOffMyPatch

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Hi -

My sister ordered an iRiver from the States and the now the post office are looking for 50 odd quid for VAT before they'll hand over the goods.

Is this cause it was ordered from the US

Someone pls advise

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#2 24-11-2005 10:58am
John mac

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yup. Sometimes they get you .it's the chance you take when ordering from the US. (unless it is sent as a present).

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#3 24-11-2005 11:21am
GetOffMyPatch

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It was posted from my mate in Chicago but came from his work office - Can I prove its a present ?

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#4 24-11-2005 11:23am
rubadub

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you have to pay vat duty on gifts over €45, though it is hit and miss. non gifts upto €22 I think.
He should have sent it and marked as a gift of $40. What value did he put on it. VAT/Duty is calculated on the declared value AND the postage. Thats why I insist on cheap shipping from the US

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