UK Customs Duty to be Slashed for Non-EU Internet Shopping
Andrew / Random News / 13th Nov 08 / No comments
Taxes, Taxes, Taxes...
Not a straight up “deal” as such, but welcome news nonetheless! BBC News are reporting on the news that Internet shoppers who buy from outside the EU won’t be subject to the lottery that is Customs Duty on orders that come into the UK - assuming the order is for under £105.
The article mentions:
Internet shoppers will not have to pay customs duty on items they have bought for less than £105 from outside the EU.
The change, which comes into force on 1 December, extends the duty-free limit for goods bought online from £18, HM Revenue and Customs says.
So for those of you who liked to import games from Asia or buy DVDs from Amazon US, your online shopping has been given a nice boost. Of course, local VAT charges will still apply on orders that are over £18.
We’re not fully up on the mumbo-jumbo about imports, tax and what not, so read the BBC article or the e-Consultancy write up for the most accurate information!
