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Hi, just a quick question as it's been a long time since I bought an item online from the States. They offer international shipping (the item is ~165 euros) but I understand I'm ordering from their EU/International website that's separate from their US-based one. The items are in USD though. Looking at their shipping and returns section, it says it ships from Italy via UPS. Will I be paying anything extra when the item arrives or are all duties, tax, etc. are included?

Thanks for any help.

My parcel that I had received a Customs charge notification for a week ago has been delivered - does this mean there was an error as it states the delivery wouldn't be released until they were in receipt of the payment?

Has anyone else had this happen?

Thanks :)

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A free sample, I just had to pay for delivery, this means I’m subject to fees ?

Pay it and request a refund for the customs amount from the seller.

I need to get something delivered from a small UK supplier as I can't get it locally. Unfortunately the company are not set up to charge Irish Vat and import duties at point of purchase like Amazon and other big online retailers and I need to make sure the package has the right Customs info so it's not sent back. My local PostOffice said a lot of packages are being sent back because of missing tariff codes and Eircodes.

This is my understanding but any corrections/tips/pointers very welcome.

The package needs an invoice including a statement of origin (if UK or other) and import licence. Presumably An Post or the courier company has the import licence and the supplier sends the invoice in the package.

Is the statement of origin the same as the Suppliers Declaration linked on the Rev website?

If using the Royal Mail supplier needs a CN22 Customs Declaration form for less than £270 or a CN23 for more than £270. Does anyone know is the CN22A used for Tracked & Signed packages and the CN22B is un-tracked (form has a barcode).

I've read that for Parcel Force, a CP72 Customs Declaration must be used. Is Parcel Force a courier / express service within the Royal Mail and is it used for all packages?

The Customes Declaration form needs the suppliers VAT registration number, accurate description, quantity, weight, value and a commodity or Tariff code for each item. Does the Tariff Codes on Customs Forms need to be the 10 digit number and what happens if there are items with different Tariff Codes in the package - is it a separate CN22 form for each item?

Customs Duty is not charged if the goods value is less than €150. If more than €150, Customs Duty is charged at the rate applicable to the goods imported. Rates are in the Taric database.

VAT is calculated on the total of the Customs Value plus any other duty or tax. An Post or courier company will charge a carrier fee. There is no relief from Customs & Excise Duty or Vat on tobacco, alcohol, perfume or toilet water no matter what the value is.

Anything else??

Anybody here have a knowledge how it works in that particular situation?

If so, please tell me, I have no clue.

Bought some clothes from UK based online retailer, having no VAT registration in Ireland.

On their shipping FAQ page they state as below:

Package sent with Royal Mail, delivered by AnPost few days later. There was an address label and CN22 on it, nothing else.

The postie did not ask me to pay, like VAT plus their 3.50 fee, just handed over and gone.

Do UK retailers have a way to include some sort of electronic data to confirm they indeed paid what's due or what?

How it works if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks.

I am thinking of buying a business laptop from UK that is now 2nd hand but is essentially new as it will be delivered using the original packaging. Am I right in assuming that the carriage costs will be added to the total and the 23% applied? Is there An Post fee applied as well!! But if item is opened and it will look new can a different price be applied? It comes with a 3 year guarantee so I assume original invoice will be in packet.

If the actual new price is used it wont be viable.

Help

23% of the price paid + shipping.

Thanks that's the bit that has me baffled. Will customs actually open the item?? And if they levy an exorbitant price I cant return it.

I did read front pages and was looking for the bit you highlighted. Any links where you got it from?

An Post have eventually got back to me and have rejected the invoice saying that the supplier has provided them with a different value so I must pay based on this fictional value or send it back!

there is vat due on all items imported, regardless of value.

there was a declared value for the item so vat is due. a letter would not have a declared value.

Can I do anything about the fact they misread £5 as £15?