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Legal to refuse delivery after the fact based on undisclosed Tax/Duty?

  • 28-04-2016 1:05pm
    #1
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭


    Scenario:

    Non EU resident A sends B a package. Doesn't tell B.
    Irish resident B receives package from courier.
    Courier later invoices B for Import Tax / Duty / Handling fee.


    Now normally with cash on delivery the recipient can refuse delivery. In the case that the taxes and charges aren't declared upon delivery can the item be refused (giving the courier an onus to collect it?) and relinquishing the need to pay said?


Comments

  • #2
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32,688 ✭✭✭✭ytpe2r5bxkn0c1


    In a word, No.

    Package opened. Some items removed. Remainder repackaged for collection and rejection. I think not.

    But this is all being discussed in Consumer Affairs right now.


  • #3
    whippet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,718 ✭✭✭whippet


    taxes and charges have nothing to do with the courier .. they are delivering a parcel from A to B. Most will facilitate the payment of excise and duties to make life easier for the casual recipient.

    If you can prove that you have exported the goods in the same condition as you received them and show said proof to customs (and they accept your proof) .. you may have a case whereby they will refund customs paid and FedEx will probably be happy with that.

    It seems there is a problem between party A and party B. It is up to people who export / import goods to educate themselves as to what the implications of such transactions are. Customs will want their money and couriers are just paid to deliver.


  • #4
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Exactly what prompted this.

    OP there has an individual case with FedEx but I'm wondering more generally.


  • #5
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    whippet wrote: »
    It seems there is a problem between party A and party B. It is up to people who export / import goods to educate themselves as to what the implications of such transactions are. Customs will want their money and couriers are just paid to deliver.

    I'm aware that customs are due, how isnt really revenues problem. Are you considered an importer when the goods aren't solicited though?


  • #6
    mattser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,310 ✭✭✭mattser


    ED E wrote: »
    Exactly what prompted this.

    OP there has an individual case with FedEx but I'm wondering more generally.

    ( A friend in the U.S. sent me an item via Fedex last week. Today I receive an invoice for €60 ( Duty & Tax ). I did not request the item, and had no idea it was being sent, so I don't get why it should cost me. Anyone else have this problem. )
    The above was my original post from another forum. Nothing was said to me about duty or tax on delivery at the door. I didn't even order the thing. It was a gift from a friend in the U.S.


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