Ordering books from Amazon.uk

Leocolceathrar · 24-04-2016 11:09AM #1

I will be visiting Ireland in 2 weeks for a 3 week stay and was wondering if you have to pay a duty or V.A.T. on books purchased at Amazon.UK that are sent to Ireland.

mahamageehad · 24-04-2016 11:12AM

Leocolceathrar wrote: »

I will be visiting Ireland in 2 weeks for a 3 week stay and was wondering if you have to pay a duty or V.A.T. on books purchased at Amazon.UK that are sent to Ireland.

You shouldn't get charged anymore than you are charged by Amazon. You won't be charged for importing books or anything like that. You will Probo be charged delivery. Best bet is to stick with books that qualify for super saver delivery (rather than individual sellers) and aim for more than €30 (I think) and you'll get free delivery. Delivery can really add up if you use a number of third party sellers through Amazon.

dudara · 24-04-2016 11:18AM

Because you will be buying into Ireland, Amazon will charge Irish VAT rather than UK VAT. No duty will be charged as you will be buying within the EU.

As a previous poster said, keep your purchase value high and you will get free shipping.

HenryCrun · 24-04-2016 11:51AM

Ireland and the UK charge 0% VAT on printed books. Most other European countries charge the reduced VAT-rate (between 5 and 15%).

Leocolceathrar · 24-04-2016 01:57PM

Thanks all.

Ordering books from Amazon.uk

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