Import duty or fees for books from U.S to U.k?

antispam246

Hopefully most appropriate place to ask,


I'm looking at buying 20 to 30 books, some new some used from the U.S and having them sent to me in the U.K.


I have looked everywhere and jsut want a straight forward answer at this point how exactly the import duty works here. I was under the impression books were exempt but still can not find a straight forward answer to what sort of/if any fees I would be liable for on import?


Also if it's just books as above, is there a specific/code to desscribe them on customs form?


Many thanks!

unforeseen

There will not be VAT to pay as they are zero rated.
Duty will depend on the value of the consignment

Keep_pedalling

unforeseen wrote: »

There will not be VAT to pay as they are zero rated.
Duty will depend on the value of the consignment

Most books are duty free as well. I paid nothing on some natural history guides I purchased from Australia recently.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/zero-rating-books-and-printed-matter-for-vat-notice-70110

unforeseen

Keep_pedalling wrote: »

Most books are duty free as well. I paid nothing on some natural history guides I purchased from Australia recently.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/zero-rating-books-and-printed-matter-for-vat-notice-70110

That is all to do with VAT.

Duty appears to be 2.5% of the cost of the consignment Inc Post and packing
Gifts below £135 are duty free

https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty


However if you import them then the duty is 0.00%. However I think you may have to register for that

unforeseen

Keep_pedalling wrote: »

Most books are duty free as well. I paid nothing on some natural history guides I purchased from Australia recently.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/zero-rating-books-and-printed-matter-for-vat-notice-70110

I'm guessing the total cost was under £135