Any ways to pre-pay customs fees?

Voyager2002

I am thinking of buying some goods from the USA. Are there any ways to pay the Customs charge in advance (perhaps by using the appropriate courier) and so avoid the rip-off fee that the Post Office charges for processing this payment for you?

cyberbob

Voyager2002 wrote: »

I am thinking of buying some goods from the USA. Are there any ways to pay the Customs charge in advance (perhaps by using the appropriate courier) and so avoid the rip-off fee that the Post Office charges for processing this payment for you?

If you use a courier such as Fedex or DHL they will charge you far more than the £8-£12 that RM charge you for dealing with the customs and excise on your behalf.

martindow

Not sure, but even if you can there will still be a customs clearance fee to be paid. Incidentally the PO at 8 pounds is cheaper than any other carriers I have used.

RFW

Voyager2002 wrote: »

I am thinking of buying some goods from the USA. Are there any ways to pay the Customs charge in advance (perhaps by using the appropriate courier) and so avoid the rip-off fee that the Post Office charges for processing this payment for you?

You'd need to contact HMRC regarding importing but that's generally only for business and larger amounts.