Holland & Barrett

messinkiapina wrote: »

Iherb is great, way cheaper than any B&M store in this country, and cheap delivery like you say. You can get some good value at H&B when they do their 2 for the price of one promotions though.

et101 wrote: »

so ended up paying the shipping costs too.

bazwaldo wrote: »

IHerb is great and I've been suing using them for years. Save $5 on with first order with code HUG087 .

Beware the $30 limit or you may get hit with a customs charge.

The bogof in H&B last time was brill. One item I won't be buying again is their cod liver oil. Tasted like really strong smoked cod.

If you buy online or by mail order etc.
From outside the EU

You can buy goods from outside the EU up to a value of €22 without incurring any VAT charges. Goods up to a value of €150 may be imported without payment of Customs Duty. To avoid these packages being stopped by Customs, the value should be clearly marked on the label. However, VAT and import duty is charged on importations of tobacco, tobacco products, alcoholic product and perfumes even if they cost less than €22. The Revenue Commissioners provide a Guide to the reliefs available for the import from non-EC countries.

If your online purchase costs more than €22 you will have to pay VAT. If your online purchase costs more than €150 you will have to pay VAT and Customs Duty. This will be collected by the company that delivers your parcel. The company usually have an administration charge. Methods of delivery and collection differ from company to company, so you should contact them directly for more information.

messinkiapina wrote: »

How long do they take to deliver with the standard $4 service?

PIMPHO wrote: »

From Revenue.ie http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/vat/faqs/selling-or-importing-food-nutritional-supplements.html

Should be zero VAT on food supplements or am I reading that wrong?

The following substances are zero rated, whether they are marketed as food supplements or not:

'Food-grade' chemicals, colourings, flavourings and similar additives which are not in an edible form but whose sole use is verifiably as an ingredient for food, regardless of the rate applying to the eventual food products.
Vitamins and minerals in solid form, such as capsules, tablets, pills or lozenges, intended for oral consumption without further preparation.
Vitamins and minerals in liquid form intended for oral consumption without further preparation, but not including beverages such as high vitamin drinks.
Fish oils for oral consumption.
The following types of substance will not come within the scope of the zero per cent rate, even if labelled and marketed as food supplements:

Beverages of any kind (including water) and concentrates, essences, powders, crystals etc. for the preparation of beverages [unless they come within the scope of Paragraph (xii) (b) (I) to (IV)]
Substances marketed as being specifically for health or medical reasons (in most cases, however, these will be zero rated as medicine for human oral consumption in accordance with Paragraph (xiii) of the Second Schedule).
Substances marketed as being specifically to improve sporting or physical performance
Substances in the form of bars or sweets or any other form similar to confectionery coming within the scope of Paragraph (xii)(d)(I).
Any substance that, although consisting in whole or in part of ingredients regarded as food supplements, is marketed for use other than by being consumed (e.g. ointments, liniments, rubs etc.).

International Air Mail (where available):
Free for orders over $40.00
Our regular low rate is a flat $4.00.
Please note that this shipping method is only available for orders of 3 pounds or less (1360 grams), & having a value of no more than $80.00.