Buying from US, custom charges.

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unholyangel wrote: »

ok first, thanks for the replies.....not sure if the latter two are meant to be rude or whether they're just appearing like they are.

hudson yeah thats the part i read, section 2.3......which is why i'm wondering why there are any custom charges at all as even with postage (which from what i've read is included in vat/custom charges) its under £18.

FYI i called Royal mail and 4.26 is VAT and £8 is their charge although that is NOT what the card says (it does state the sender didnt pay full postage and that RM charge is £1 for this) so the postman has obviously filled it out incorrectly.


EDIT: The reason i'm so confused is because i've received mail from US before and never had to pay anything as they were handled like normal mail. Does this mean if my friends want to continue to write to me and send me pictures i'll be charged at least £8 every time? Utter ridiculous.

The card says underpaid items include a £1 fee,yes?
your card however states there is a customs fee to pay,yes?
ergo you are not liable for a £1 fee,since the item wasnt underpaid

you have recieved mail before,mail that wasnt handled by customs
i find it utterly rediculous you can see the difference

customs can decide dity is due ,regardless of the declared value