Customs info.

[Sydb]

Can anyone provide information on custom limits in the UK, to avoid extra charges. Amazon state it as $29.55. Does having the order sent as a 'gift' change this limit like it does with DVD's?
Thanks

 

[Darren]

This is from HM Customs & Excise site at http://www.hmce.gov.uk/public/faqs.htm

When goods are posted from outside the EC, duty and VAT are payable unless the value of the goods is £18 or less. There are separate allowances for tobacco products, alcohol, perfumes and toilet waters ('excise goods'). The rates of duty and VAT are determined by reference to The Integrated Tariff, just like any other imported goods. Certain goods may also be prohibited.

If gifts are imported by post from outside the EC, duty and VAT not payable if the value of the goods is £36 or less. However, there are separate allowances for excise goods.

Goods posted from the EC are normally admitted free of charge, but there are special regulations for excise goods. Certain goods may also be prohibited.

Further information is contained in Notice 143.

 

[Sydb]

Thanks Darren, all the information i needed.