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Does the £18 limit on importing stuff (without being stung for customs) apply per item or per parcel. Just got done for a parcel containing 3 DVD sets, each only about £13, but got almost £10 customs charge :o :o

This item was edited on Monday, 22nd January 2007, 16:20

It`s per package.
The legalese from the customs postal notice 143:

"Relief from import VAT on commercial consignments, excluding alcohol, tobacco, perfumes and toilet waters, with a value below £18 - The Value Added Tax (Imported Goods) Relief Order 1984:746, Schedule 2, Group 8 item 8 provides relief from import VAT on consignments of goods not exceeding £18 in value."

Cheers,
Guess next time, I`ll have to make separate orders....and watch the P&P !

Its the goods themselves that have to be less than £18.

The shipping costs are not counted on the £18 limit.



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