On 17/02/2021 10:20, Tim Streater wrote:
On 17 Feb 2021 at 09:11:10 GMT, Muddymike wrote:

Since 25th Jan I have been emailing and messaging UPS trying to find out
how much they add to the £56 VAT on a machine tool imported from Germany.

Time and time again I was fobbed off with, referrals to different
departments, told it was down to the seller or told they couldn't answer
without a tracking number.

Finally this morning I've learned they charge £11.50.

Presumably the seller shipped it without charging VAT?


Items imported from the EU are charged at the selling countries VAT rate
on items up to £135 in value including delivery charges. Above that its
zero rated at source then UK VAT is charged by the courier on delivery.

Depending on country of origin varying levels of duty are also added on
delivery.

Mike