One might have expected that the seller would have added the tax to the bill
as that is how vat etc is supposed to work.
Brian

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Recently, I ordered something (costing about £700) from the Czech republic
and have just been sent a demand for £143 duty and handling from DHL. My
choices are to refuse the shipment, which means I get refunded less
shipping charges, or pay. Bu&&er!