Customs Question
Jul 29th 2018 | 12:11 am
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Customs Question
I’m thinking of ordering a present direct from the US for the other half’s birthday but I’m not sure regarding further charges when it arrives in the UAE.
The total price on the website is only £22.23 (free delivery) so I’d be gutted if I had to pay extra, especially if it comes to more than what the item costs.
I’ve looked at the government website for further info but, as expected, tells me nowt.
The total price on the website is only £22.23 (free delivery) so I’d be gutted if I had to pay extra, especially if it comes to more than what the item costs.
I’ve looked at the government website for further info but, as expected, tells me nowt.
Jul 29th 2018 | 12:19 am
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Re: Customs Question
Potentially 5% customs + 5% VAT
Depends what they declared the value is. As it's a small gift they may not bother.
Although judging by the price point, it's a dildo. They may seize it.
Depends what they declared the value is. As it's a small gift they may not bother.
Although judging by the price point, it's a dildo. They may seize it.
Jul 29th 2018 | 12:24 am
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Re: Customs Question
[QUOTE=Millhouse;12540350]Potentially 5% customs + 5% VAT
Depends what they declared the value is. As it's a small gift they may not bother.
Although judging by the price point, it's a dildo. They may seize it.[/QUOTE
Forgot to say, it’s nothing dodgy. Been there, done that, never again
Depends what they declared the value is. As it's a small gift they may not bother.
Although judging by the price point, it's a dildo. They may seize it.[/QUOTE
Forgot to say, it’s nothing dodgy. Been there, done that, never again
Jul 29th 2018 | 12:35 am
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Re: Customs Question
I’m thinking of ordering a present direct from the US for the other half’s birthday but I’m not sure regarding further charges when it arrives in the UAE.
The total price on the website is only £22.23 (free delivery) so I’d be gutted if I had to pay extra, especially if it comes to more than what the item costs.
I’ve looked at the government website for further info but, as expected, tells me nowt.
The total price on the website is only £22.23 (free delivery) so I’d be gutted if I had to pay extra, especially if it comes to more than what the item costs.
I’ve looked at the government website for further info but, as expected, tells me nowt.
Jul 29th 2018 | 3:22 am
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Re: Customs Question
Thank you.
I think I’ll be a risk taker and go for it
I think I’ll be a risk taker and go for it
Jul 29th 2018 | 5:46 pm
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Re: Customs Question
[QUOTE=Made in Sheffield 1;12540355]Oh come on, you can't leave that hanging there without giving us the details...
Jul 29th 2018 | 9:20 pm
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Jul 29th 2018 | 9:47 pm
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Jul 30th 2018 | 4:47 pm
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Re: Customs Question
My experience (of Aramex) is that 5% VAT is now being slapped on everything imported, even if you already paid VAT on it in the country of origin.
Jul 30th 2018 | 10:18 pm
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Re: Customs Question
I used to love it, but now paying double VAT has put me off using it.
Jul 30th 2018 | 10:33 pm
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