online xmass gifts from USA.... extra charge

400rr · 13-01-2015 4:40pm #1

Hi I bought xmass gifts for my girlfriend online it came to 120 euro,that included extra 22 euro for express post and did not receive it before xmass and was told I would. Today I got a letter from FedEx saying I owe the a further 38 euro for duty and taxes..... Has this happened anyone before.... Why am I getting this bill from FedEx...

goldenhoarde · 13-01-2015 4:42pm

See here http://www.revenue.ie/en/customs/leaflets/pn1882.html

The charges are for VAT etc and also the FEDEX charge for collecting on behalf of revenue

400rr · 13-01-2015 4:50pm

Thanks I'll be more careful. Out of curiosity what would happen if I didn't pay.

goldenhoarde · 13-01-2015 4:59pm

400rr wrote: »

Thanks I'll be more careful. Out of curiosity what would happen if I didn't pay.

You won't get the parcel

Unless you already have it, then not sure what they can do.

400rr · 13-01-2015 5:04pm

goldenhoarde wrote: »

You won't get the parcel Unless you already have it, then not sure what they can do.

I got the parcel last week :-)

dudara · 13-01-2015 5:10pm

Moved to Online Buying & Auctions

dudara

delahuntv · 14-01-2015 2:26pm

400rr wrote: »

Thanks I'll be more careful. Out of curiosity what would happen if I didn't pay.

they would sell the debt to a collection agency who would pursue you and take legal action against you - yes, they do take cases for small amounts.

Saem works if you send gifts to USA - duty and sometimes state taxes have to be paid.

recipio · 14-01-2015 2:31pm

In future stick to USPS if buying from the US. Customs don't always examine them for some reason but you will always be caught if using a courier.

online xmass gifts from USA.... extra charge

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