VAT and Customs Duty for UK buyers

VAT and Customs Duty are not the same

The amount shown on a product card is not evidence that either charge has been collected.

Great Britain

For parcels arriving in England, Scotland or Wales from outside the UK, check the current goods-sent-from-abroad guidance.

Northern Ireland

Treatment can depend on where goods arrive from and whether they are considered at risk of entering the EU.

Declare accurately

Keep product, payment and parcel records, and make sure goods are described and valued correctly. This directory never recommends under-declaration or gift marking.

Official sources

• GOV.UK tax and duty (Official)
• GOV.UK customs documents (Official)