Hi there! I have a question regarding VAT return done in Dublin airport. Wld anyone know how long does it take usually? I handed the paperwork on the 19th of Feb and they have not refunded me on my cc yet... Has anyone done the refund in Dublin and how long did it take for you? TIA!
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I live in the US and I would like to purchase a pair of boots from a UK company. They charge $20 US for shipping. I contacted the company to ask them if I would be charged any additional customs fees and they said "maybe" and that they didn't know how much it could be.
The boots are already pretty pricey so I would like to know how much I could possibly pay for customs fees. Does anyone have any idea how I could find out a ballpark figure of what I might expect to pay?
TIA
The boots are already pretty pricey so I would like to know how much I could possibly pay for customs fees. Does anyone have any idea how I could find out a ballpark figure of what I might expect to pay?
TIA
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I'd try calling the head honchos directly. I think it depends on if they mark it as a gift or not, or say the item is worth less than you paid. Most businesses don't do that though, your lucky to get sellers on ebay to mark items as worth less.
to be honest its not too bad from the UK- its the other way round thats a pain- I buy stuff from the US and end up paying more than double the price in UK customs duties and charges its a pain!! The US seem much more relaxed on imports- and as a non UK citizen you save our 20% sales tax- go for it!!
The boots are $225 US and they are shipping via Royal mail to the US and then through the US postal Service.
Is it Duo Boots? They definitely mark the full value on the customs form.
I'm in Canada and paid about $80 additional fees, but keep in mind, we have 13% tax and I believe the duty charged was 18%. I'm sure you'd be less by virtue of the tax rate alone. I've ordered twice and paid fees twice, but Canada Customs is notorious for NOT letting anything by! I figured the calf fit boots were worth it because you can't find really slim shaft or wide shaft here, and they were still less than Weitzman or other popular brands. You'll have them for a long time!
I'm in Canada and paid about $80 additional fees, but keep in mind, we have 13% tax and I believe the duty charged was 18%. I'm sure you'd be less by virtue of the tax rate alone. I've ordered twice and paid fees twice, but Canada Customs is notorious for NOT letting anything by! I figured the calf fit boots were worth it because you can't find really slim shaft or wide shaft here, and they were still less than Weitzman or other popular brands. You'll have them for a long time!
I have ordered clothes, but not shoes, from the UK a few times. Last time it was January of this year. I have never had any issues with customs or had to pay any additional fees/taxes and my postman is too lazy to deliver so I always have to pick it up. I think everyone in the US has a "limit" they can import- something along 400 or 600 USD worth of goods a year, BUT I could be wrong and letting my mind flutter away in a happy meadow of designer stuff.
Ah, I should have added we're only allowed to import $20 by mail ($60 if it's a gift) before we have to pay duties and taxes. Isn't that ridiculous in this day and age?! I bet the American limit is higher, so you might want to check on that, OP.
I may be a little late, but it has taken me 1-2 credit card statements to see my VAT back return from the Dublin airport. The Credit card company took a chunk out of the refund to in their exchange rate. Grrr.
Did you get it yet?
Did you get it yet?
Hi all,
I recently started doing online shopping.. (late starter, i know..)
I thought some of yous may want to know what happens to VAT refunds for online shopping within UK.
Heres my story:
I once bought something from an online store from UK, who claims their products are VAT inclusive. I live in Australia, so therefore I should be exempted from the tax. She told me if I pay for the products via their website, the VAT can be later be refunded via tax department. Their website system does not automatically detect my location hence i will be charged for VAT. I contacted HMRC (uk) - HM Revenues & Customs. This is their response:
"Our Ref 6xxxxxx4
Dear Sir or Madam:
VAT refund
Thank you for your email dated 15 March 2011 regarding the recovery of VAT on an on-line purchase you made from a shop in London.
Please understand that it is the responsibility of the VAT registered supplier to establish the correct liability of any given supply. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) do not normally supply a VAT ruling to a supplier窺 customer unless they disagree with the supplier窺 original decision and the relevant Public Notice does not cover the matter of concern.
HMRC will not get involved in third party disputes.
Although I cannot provide you with a definitive response I can give you the following advice.
There is no facility for you to recover any VAT you have paid on your purchase from HMRC, if the shop have told you that you are eligible to get a VAT refund you should speak to them direct. The only scheme run in the United Kingdom (UK) is for overseas visitors as per Public Notice 704/1 - VAT refunds for travellers departing from the European Community (EC) and conditions would need to be met.
Our Public Notices can be accessed online by following these steps: www.hmrc.gov.uk >> Library (Quick links) >> Publications >> Notices, Information Sheets and other reference materials >> VAT >> All VAT Notices (numerical order).
Yours sincerely,
Alan Guest
Written Enquiries Officer
VAT publications are available from our website or the VAT Helpline (0845 010 9000)."
So in the end, I wanted to warn that if the seller does not (or refuse) take the VAT from the online price, then there is NO way to claim the refund back from the UK tax department.
Hope this helps!!!!
I recently started doing online shopping.. (late starter, i know..)
I thought some of yous may want to know what happens to VAT refunds for online shopping within UK.
Heres my story:
I once bought something from an online store from UK, who claims their products are VAT inclusive. I live in Australia, so therefore I should be exempted from the tax. She told me if I pay for the products via their website, the VAT can be later be refunded via tax department. Their website system does not automatically detect my location hence i will be charged for VAT. I contacted HMRC (uk) - HM Revenues & Customs. This is their response:
"Our Ref 6xxxxxx4
Dear Sir or Madam:
VAT refund
Thank you for your email dated 15 March 2011 regarding the recovery of VAT on an on-line purchase you made from a shop in London.
Please understand that it is the responsibility of the VAT registered supplier to establish the correct liability of any given supply. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) do not normally supply a VAT ruling to a supplier窺 customer unless they disagree with the supplier窺 original decision and the relevant Public Notice does not cover the matter of concern.
HMRC will not get involved in third party disputes.
Although I cannot provide you with a definitive response I can give you the following advice.
There is no facility for you to recover any VAT you have paid on your purchase from HMRC, if the shop have told you that you are eligible to get a VAT refund you should speak to them direct. The only scheme run in the United Kingdom (UK) is for overseas visitors as per Public Notice 704/1 - VAT refunds for travellers departing from the European Community (EC) and conditions would need to be met.
Our Public Notices can be accessed online by following these steps: www.hmrc.gov.uk >> Library (Quick links) >> Publications >> Notices, Information Sheets and other reference materials >> VAT >> All VAT Notices (numerical order).
Yours sincerely,
Alan Guest
Written Enquiries Officer
VAT publications are available from our website or the VAT Helpline (0845 010 9000)."
So in the end, I wanted to warn that if the seller does not (or refuse) take the VAT from the online price, then there is NO way to claim the refund back from the UK tax department.
Hope this helps!!!!
yeah but the seller needs to prove that the item is sent off overseas for the VAT exemption, that is what they should be proving to tax department.
