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UPS Duty & Tax Invoice

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  • 12-10-2006 7:34pm
    #1
    dec2000
    Registered Users Posts: 414 ✭✭


    hi all,

    Bought a watch online in July, and over two months later I receive an invoice from UPS for "Duty & VAT".

    I've bought stuff online before and the normal proccess is the delivery guy requests the Duty before handing over the item. Without paying the duty, the parcel is normally not handed over.

    Has this ever happened anyone before? I can't understand how they can deliver the item, and two months later request money for it? Surely this should be collected before handing the item over?


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    #2
    mcaul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,493 ✭✭✭mcaul


    UPS DHL & Fedex use a bulk lodging system with customs for items they deliver. They also have a on-time delivery system.

    The collection of VAT and duty does not take priority over delivery of the item, especially when the value is not too high (normally under $500) so they simply allow this go through a process which normally takes about 2 - 3 weeks and issue an invoice.

    Advantage of UPS is they do not charge a customs clearance fee which is normally €50 - €60!


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