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Customs Tax Free Limit Increased To £135
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I regularly buy stuff on ebay from the Far East (mostly China), however in the past goods (including postage) over £18 were potentially subject to tax. Not only did you have to pay the tax (typically 20%) but there was an inspection fee of £8 for the privilege of having the tax levied. Sometimes the goods I received slipped through without being checked/taxed – but I always considered it was a possibility in the total price of the goods.
The good news is now the £18 limit has been increased to £135 – see the link below for more info (note the limits for tobacco, alcohol and perfume).
https:/ /www.go v.uk/go vernmen t/publi cations /notice -143-a- guide-f or-inte rnation al-post -users/ notice- 143-a-g uide-fo r-inter nationa l-post- users
The good news is now the £18 limit has been increased to £135 – see the link below for more info (note the limits for tobacco, alcohol and perfume).
https:/
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.This is from 2018 and the limit was £135 then. http:// www.inf omania. co.uk/a rchives /526
I'm sure it was £135 in 2010, too, as I bought a phone direct from China for £100
I'm sure it was £135 in 2010, too, as I bought a phone direct from China for £100
yes I was right, its the VAT that has the lower threshold and if VAT is due its charged on the shipping and any duty as well as the cost of the item AND there will be a handling charge. https:/ /www.go v.uk/go ods-sen t-from- abroad/ tax-and -duty
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