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Weightlifting belt from Canada with Insane tax

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  • 21-06-2021 12:58pm
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    Roban
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭


    My parents ordered me a Rise lever weightlifting belt from canada, and it showed up at my door today. The delivery guy asked for 53 euros in tax, which is more than half of what the belt itself is worth. I think they paid shipping at checkout as well, so the 53 euro was all tax. VAT is 23%, so why am I being charged so much tax?


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    silverharp
    Registered Users Posts: 17,840 ✭✭✭✭silverharp


    Roban wrote: »
    My parents ordered me a Rise lever weightlifting belt from canada, and it showed up at my door today. The delivery guy asked for 53 euros in tax, which is more than half of what the belt itself is worth. I think they paid shipping at checkout as well, so the 53 euro was all tax. VAT is 23%, so why am I being charged so much tax?

    there are customs duties too, not just VAT

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    mloc123
    Registered Users Posts: 9,454 ✭✭✭mloc123


    Some delivery companies also charge a "handling charge" when they have to charge import duty


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    Patsy167
    Registered Users Posts: 1,791 ✭✭✭Patsy167


    Everything brought into the country from outside the country is liable for duty and vat. The amount is (purchase price + shipping cost) + duty (anything from 0 to 13.5% depending on the item) + VAT of 23% on all of this. There is also a handling charge levied by the courier company/An Post. This charge can vary from €5 to €15.

    It is random wether you get charged or not. Only so many parcels can be inspected. Anecdotal evidence would suggest that certain courier tend to attract duty and vat more than others. UPS are particularly bad. Deliveries via An Post are usually quite good at avoiding charges.


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    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users Posts: 24,553 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    Better be knocking out some serious squat and deadlift numbers now!


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    Black Sheep
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 3,032 Mod ✭✭✭✭Black Sheep


    When you're warming up to your new PR squat attempt, as you slide that belt around your waist just think of those smug postal people and Customs colluding to take your money... Those bastards... Let the hate flow through your veins and set that new PR.... Best overpriced belt you ever bought.... :pac:


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