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When will I have to pay Customs duty and import VAT on goods purchased on the Internet from outside the European Union (EU)?

April 26, 2017Customs duty European import internet outside pay VAT

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When will I have to pay Customs duty and import VAT on goods purchased on the Internet from outside the European Union (EU)?

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Import VAT is payable on all internet shopping bought from outside the EU where the value is above €22 (£18). Customs duty is payable on imported goods with a value of €150 (£120), although payment is waived if the amount of duty is less than €10 (£7). These limits do not apply to alcohol and tobacco goods where both excise duty and import VAT may be charged. Different rules apply to goods sent as a gift, see also Q4 below.