New Import Duty/VAT Thread. Read Post #1 for Rules Updated 10/9/2024

I'm looking at buying something from the uk - belfast - 100 euro

Theres no issue with vat from the North is there?
That is I won't be charged vat on top and they don't need a declaration form on the package?

https://gasproducts.co.uk/?currency=EUR

Is the an post clearance fee 3.50 or 10€? Seen conflicting stuff even on the an post site

scamalert wrote: »

as most cant bother to go trough 20 pages of conflicting info, just looking for simple response say u order from someone in uk, value 20-30 quid or so, what happens in uk, does person need to stick some sticker with value not talking business, just individual. also once it lands here does parcel gets put aside for vat etc, or you either get it delivered or get a letter for whatever customs fees are due as have family that send baby stuff clothes etc over, so no clue whats what after new years as an post seems to be 1-2 weeks in regards to delivery times within ireland atm, so no clue how uk side or here works in simple terms where say item could be worth 25e or so depending whos putting value on it, just by regular post not dpd,Ap or whoever, as info seems very conflicting between threads.

As with other non-EU Third Countries you'll need to attach the sticker (usually a CN22 customs declaration) giving a description of contents and value. The exemption threshold for import VAT at 21% currently - and the associated €10 An Post Admin fee - is €22 including shipping cost on most non-excise items (ie. no fags, perfume, booze allowed). The threshold is being abolished EU-Wide on July 1. The separate import duties threshold is €150 (£135).


Total import VAT for a consignment if under €6 is considered negligible and not collected - so the effective threshold @ 21% rate until end of Feb is €28.57 reverting to €26.08 when the 23% rate returns. Consignment value including postage & insurance in excess of the threshold pays 21/23% on the entire value including now VAT on the An Post €10 handling. If intercepted customs will write seeking proof of value and will levy a charge which a postman/courier will collect (exact amount no change) in exchange for the package.

The good news is that children's clothing and footwear deemed suitable for 11 and under is zero-VAT rated in both here and UK, so no import VAT.


(The likely bad news is that for items shipped here from the UK which do not originate there (ie. made in EU or China etc.) then tariffs will be applied, the finished garment rate is currently 12%. )

sibersha wrote: »

Ordered a Firestick from currys.ie which was due to arrive last week but got held up with DPD issue.

However I have a message today saying that I need to pay import Duty on the item of €17.05. The cost of the item was €59.99 and €5 for delivery initially, but VAT was paid in Ireland. On phone to Currys for over 1.5 hours (on hold mostly) who are none the wiser.

There is an option to return to sender, which I might do and hopefully get a refund. Anyone any suggestions? I am not paying another €17 as the outlay for the item will be €80 which could have been purchased for £30 a few weeks ago.

I'd definitely return it to Currys and make them get their act together. I'd order it from Amazon.co.uk who will handle the necessary requirements.

whiterebel wrote: »

Currys should be sending it in to you at the correct price. They are registered for VAT in Ireland. Good luck I trying to explain that to them.

All small items are shipped from the UK via DPD. Clearly a case of Currys not declaring that the VAT is paid.

sibersha wrote: »

Ordered a Firestick from currys.ie which was due to arrive last week but got held up with DPD issue.

However I have a message today saying that I need to pay import Duty on the item of €17.05. The cost of the item was €59.99 and €5 for delivery initially, but VAT was paid in Ireland. On phone to Currys for over 1.5 hours (on hold mostly) who are none the wiser.

There is an option to return to sender, which I might do and hopefully get a refund. Anyone any suggestions? I am not paying another €17 as the outlay for the item will be €80 which could have been purchased for £30 a few weeks ago.

Welll this has me worried. Ordered a laptop costing 1200e from currys.ie 1st Jan. Was later informed it was stuck with DPD in the uk. If they try getting me to pay VAT on it I will NOT be accepting delivery!! Thanks to the posters in these threads I am now better informed!

Apologies, I've tried to find this out myself but can't figure out.

I want to place a €165 order for beer from a UK based brewer - Brewdog. They ship their orders to Ireland via DPD.

Seeing as they are based in UK and their product is manufactured in UK, am I correct in saying that the order will not be subject to import / customs duty?

As a resident of Northern Ireland will I be charged VAT/Duty on a purchase from the UK? What I'm reading is a bit of a minefield but I think according to the below link it's business as usual if I am an individual?

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/sending-parcels-between-great-britain-and-northern-ireland-from-1-january-2021

whiterebel wrote: »

You can see why the cost of alcohol is so expensive here.

Unfortunately, yeah. Annoying thing is, there's no other way to get this stuff in Ireland. Argh.

Fran has a bone wrote: »

Looking for advice. I had a delivery today of supplements valued at €134 from iHerb (USA).

I have used them many times in recent years and make sure not to to exceed €150 limit for import/customs tax.

I had to pay €42 customs today on top of the sale price or DHL wouldn't deliver. Can anyone explain why or was this incorrect tax?

It's alot of money in comparison to sale price. Is this a new rule or why did it happen?

go an read the first post in the thread. your assumption about the 150 is incorrect though. That is the limit for duty. the limit for VAT is much lower so with that and the customs clearance fees that DHL charge the €43 is about right.

Fran has a bone wrote: »

But why was the VAT never charged on many identical purchases previously ? Surely it's either due or it isn't everytime, was it just stopped at random?

it has always been random. some are stopped, most are not. pot luck.

Can I ask for some help please , its for an elderly relative who is unsure.

She buys pure Brittish wool hats, made in England, she buys 1 every few months and total cost is £38 including shipping per item.
The small business she buys from have said they will not apply VAT to her order .

I assume vat in Ireland will be due upon arrival to Ireland and the handling fee/customs charge from the carrier.

Nothing else she needs to watch out for ?

Thanks

Ogham wrote: »

Nothing - apart from making sure the seller fills in the customs label correctly so that it is not overvalued by customs. Also - the handling fee is higher with DHL and Fedex they seem to have a minimum fee of about €14 but An Post seem to be charging €3.50 flat rate.
I doubt if the seller will be using couriers for 1 hat.

Thanks a lot for your help, the hats are sent registered/signed for by Royal Mail UK and delivered by An Post in Ireland.

So her costs will be the VAT Ireland amount and the €3.50 handling (once An post deliver ) ?

andrew1977 wrote: »

Can I ask for some help please , its for an elderly relative who is unsure.

She buys pure Brittish wool hats, made in England, she buys 1 every few months and total cost is £38 including shipping per item.
The small business she buys from have said they will not apply VAT to her order .

I assume vat in Ireland will be due upon arrival to Ireland and the handling fee/customs charge from the carrier.

Nothing else she needs to watch out for ?

Thanks

If the business normally use DPD to deliver, then they won't deliver her hat, not sure if it's across the board for couriers. Edit: I see you since clarified it's via standard postal services.
See here
https://www.dpd.co.uk/xml/content/about_dpd/uk-export-prohibited-list-v2.pdf