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Simple eBay question

Basically, I am looking at buying a folding desk chair, but the one I like on eBay. The company is based in Germany (still priced in £ though). Does will I have to pay anything to import it over here?

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  • DomRavioli
    DomRavioli Posts: 3,136 Forumite
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    Timalay wrote: »
    Basically, I am looking at buying a folding desk chair, but the one I like on eBay. The company is based in Germany (still priced in £ though). Does will I have to pay anything to import it over here?

    https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/overview explains everything and the rates. Please refer to this.
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,954 Ambassador
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    Timalay wrote: »
    Basically, I am looking at buying a folding desk chair, but the one I like on eBay. The company is based in Germany (still priced in £ though). Does will I have to pay anything to import it over here?

    We are still in the EU so the quick answer is no. Just be warned though that should you need to return it the rules for who pays return shipping might be different if it is coming from outside the UK.
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