HMRC added value to my imported package

beee123

Hey every one,

Recently I've imported goods from china into the UK. Total paid was 67.57£ . As I want to set up a business (fashion super cheap jewelry) and wanted to do everything by the book I've declared the exact correct amount paid.
But then DHL informed me that I need to pay 32.48£ fees.
Charges breakdown:
Supplier's invoice value:67.57£
Freight value:33.61£
Value for customs purposes:101.18£
Vat value adjustment:6.25£
Value for VAT purposes:107.43£
VAT: 21.48£
Advance payment:11£ (I don't have problem with that I know what this charge about)
Total :32.48£
I've contacted DHL and they explained me that the extra under "freight value " and "vat value adjustment" is something that HMRC added.
Tried to get help from HMRC but their tired customer services lady just told me that HMRC can add value if they think that it been under-declared.
Does any one know something about this "VAT value adjustment?"
As my bank transactions can prove that I've paid the right amount how can I get refund from them?
I'm worried bcs this package is just the samples delivery and I was hoping to order bigger delivery in the future. And if that something that will occur again I need to know how can I deal with HMRC and what I can claim back.

Any answer would be appreciated ,many thanks in advance.

societys_child

Sounds like HMRC believe the value was more than declared and adjusted it.
You pay import tax on the total value, this is not refundable.

I need to know how can I deal with HMRC and what I can claim back

Claim what back?

antrobus

beee123 wrote: »

....Does any one know something about this "VAT value adjustment?".

VAT Value Adjustment is the cost of transport within the EU borders, liable to VAT only.

https://www.dhl.co.uk/content/dam/downloads/uk/Express/PDFs/duty_and_vat_faq_uk_en.pdf

In your example you don't pay anyone the VAT value adjustment of £6.25, it just increases the VATable total and so you pay HMRC an extra £1.25. If you were running a VAT registered business, then the VAT would be input tax that you would reclaim on your VAT return, so you wouldn't care.

[Deleted User]

societys_child wrote: »

Claim what back?

Indeed.
This is so obviously the wrong board to post on...