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Chinese product imported into Ireland

  • 13-04-2015 6:59pm
    #1
    TheGreatMotif
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18 ✭


    I recently ordered a Android Phone from China, It was around €120 euro and I opted for the "Netherlands Post" option. (Using AliExpress)

    The seller labeled the phone as "Gift" worth €12

    Now I have just received a letter from Customs saying they need the details of my purchase so they can validate and charge tax accordingly. My calculations show that total VAT + AnPost fees is around €30, no customs charged as it is under €150

    Problem is the package is marked as gift so would there be any kinks in declaring real price? (€120 vs €12) Also just to throw it in there, is there any way to avoid this VAT?

    *Phone is Elephone G7


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  • #2
    allthedoyles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    If you want to receive your phone , you print off the payment receipt , and send it to Customs as outlined in the letter ( PDF by email is fastest )

    There won't be any kinks in declaring the purchase price , as its normal for Chinese sellers to label lots of stuff as gifts .


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