Import tax queries

TT_El_Barto

Hi guys,

I imported a golf club from the US to GB. The golf club was $59.19 and the shipping was $40.50, therefore the total cost was $99.69 or £58.35. I understand that I don't have to pay import duty as the value is too low. So the only charge should be VAT at 20% equal to £11.67. However I have been charged £14.62 VAT. (As well as UPS' hefty brokerage charge at £11 that I was unaware of prior to the order). Can anyone explain the extra £2.95 VAT? And if everything else I have said/paid is correct?
Thanks,
Tom

deanos

vat on the ups fee ?

TT_El_Barto

The receipt was itemized and that didn't seem to be the case. Also 20% of £58.35 + £11 is £13.87 so that still doesn't add up...

superbigal36

Sometimes the vat element is charged on a different shipping value.
Your shipping may be subsidised.
Reason i know this is when Digikey used to make tou pay vat to the UPS man their carriage was Free on orders over £50.
Clearly the carriage is not really free.

I did think UPS had stopped charging fees.

sheramber

what is the custom declaration amount? VAT is charged on that amount.

If it is not correct you can dispute the amount and get a refund if appropriate.