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customs charge 3 months after recieving item.. advice needed

i brought a lens from a company in hong kong back in march.
i brought it for £110 delivered and it arrived no problems,
then yesterday out of the blue i've recieved a letter informing me i have to pay customs and import tax (and vat) of £30..

i can't understand how they can bill me 3 months after i've recieved it, surely they would of billed me as it came into the country, before delivering the item..

is there any thing i can do about this?
Missysx
Mother of 3 and former freelance motorsport photographer
Avon:
C12 £80 C13 £179 C14 £271 C15 £471 C16 £361 C17 £306

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  • ovetta2001
    ovetta2001 Posts: 296 Forumite
    It should of be mentioned on the bill and i believe by now you would of finalised the sale. Contact the CAB and see what they say.
    Debts: Gym £[strike]465.75[/strike] Student account [strike]£1039.88[/strike] Overdraft [strike]£129.00[/strike] Credit Card [strike]£2772.22[/strike] Loan [strike]£6222.01 [/strike]
    Total £10628.86 :eek:
    All paid off! 10/03/2009 :j
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