Buying in UK from Australia - Ripped off by customs!!!

[Simonb]

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It’s not Royal Mail who are imposing the charges it’s customs and excise. So it doesn’t matter who the courier ir postal service is if they decide your paying that’s it I’m afraid. The charges are paid by the postal service though and you have to pay them back.

 

[Grumpy Ole Codger]

So which ever way you try you are caught by the short bits and held over a river of Crocodiles until you pay up!

 

[Jag]

Ahhhh!! My favorite bumper sticker from the 70’s
STOP ORGANIZED CRIME, THE GOVERNMENT HATES COMPETITION!!

 

[RocketmanBristol]

Do you think all us Brits could persuade Ozrider to make us all an exhaust system for £139 so we wouldn’t have to pay any import duties?

 

[D04011]

Ouch! A customs/excise bill like that should be required to come with a complimentary tube of KY Jelly...

 

[stollydriver]

One of my friends had a part sent but it was a "present" - jobs a goodun

 

[Simonb]

One of my friends had a part sent but it was a "present" - jobs a goodun

Doesn't work anymore I afraid - you still have to pay VAT on it if they decide they are going to pick on you!

 

[Grumpy Ole Codger]

There is an agreement between UK and New Zealand called an MoU - Memoranda of Understanding. This is where the seller can pay the import Vat prior to despatch and prevents a handling charge by Royal Mail. Not much comfort

 

[stollydriver]

I remember buying parts for my explorer from America - got a letter from Deeside Royal Mail requesting nearly £30.00 to release item. Wasn't happy

 

[Grumpy Ole Codger]

I remember buying parts for my explorer from America - got a letter from Deeside Royal Mail requesting nearly £30.00 to release item. Wasn't happy

Stolly,
What was the value of the parts imported?