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Customs Charges

hi

i was wondering if anyone can offer some advice.

i received a "fee to pay" card this morning with a charge of £21.44.

I haven't bought anything from overseas recently, the only thing i am expecting is part of my record collection (purchased over 15 years ago) that my mum was shipping to me by sea from Australia. I received one box just after Christmas, which was delivered by Yodel, for some reason, but with no fees.

Do I have to pay a charge on something i haven't actually paid for and have owned for 15 years?

I just want to get my facts right before i go to the delivery office later.

thanks
Payment a day challenge:

Capital One Credit Card - £7.55/£1306.56

Comments

  • paddyrg
    paddyrg Posts: 13,543 Forumite
    Seeing as there is no way for everybody in the delivery chain to know this isn't a commercial import, I guess they have treated it as such?
  • rchrisp
    rchrisp Posts: 191 Forumite
    yes, i suppose so.

    I paid it and was told to appeal to HMRC. There is no phone number apparently, has to be done in writing. :(
    Payment a day challenge:

    Capital One Credit Card - £7.55/£1306.56

  • Hintza
    Hintza Posts: 19,420 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    You need to get a form from HMRC and fill it in, not that tricky but just general hassle. Is it worth it has to be the question?
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