I ordered an item from Singapore for which I paid £26.99 plus £20.00 shipping. It was delivered ok but I have since received an invoice from the shippers (TNT) asking for an additional £29.47 - £2.48 more than the fooking goods are worth!! :mad:

 

I have tried to call them to discuss, but you get put in an endless queue and can't speak to anyone :(

 

Could this be correct? The goods value was marked on the paperwork as Singapore $60 (about £20).

 

I know that this topic has been done to death in the past, but wondered if anyone in the know had any suggestions...

 

CheerZ

 

Steve :)

did they give you a break down?

 

they may have charged a handling fee on top of the tax

i thought the goods wouldn't be released until any fees have been paid??

ie ive had stuff delivered via royal mail and they asked for payment at the door

Steve,

 

Its what i have to put in with day in and day out :( :headvswal

did they give you a break down?

 

they may have charged a handling fee on top of the tax

 

As far as I can make out...

 

£14.78 = VAT

£12.50 = "Deferment Proc Fee"

£2.19 = VAT on the Fee :rolleyes:

 

£29.47 Total to pay :eek:

 

I've checked the rules, and if something is worth £18 or under, it's exempt! The exact value based on that day's Sing $ exchange rate was £19.04

 

Steve :)

i thought the goods wouldn't be released until any fees have been paid??

ie ive had stuff delivered via royal mail and they asked for payment at the door

 

I've had the same with Royal Mail, but it seems different when it's a Courier company...

 

Steve :)

Steve,

 

Its what i have to put in with day in and day out :( :headvswal

 

Feel for ya Chris - bunch of arse isn't it? :(

"Deferment Proc Fee" I just checked with our shipping bod and a "Deferment Guarantee" is an account which an importing company (eg TNT) has with the Customs in order that they can pay the VAT they collect on imported goods. Importers generally charge for the use of their account - either flat rate or % with min charge. That seems to be what they hit you with.

The company I work for, import CV boots from a couple of countries, we had a new supplier in India who started charging us import duty, when this was questioned with the correct authorities customs and ex (Ithink) we were told it was because the commodity code was wrong, this was changed and we now receive the items without import tax.

I will find out the code, and get a better understanding of when you can use it etc, it may just be a case of advising your future supplier the code whenever you purchase from abroad.

"Deferment Proc Fee" I just checked with our shipping bod and a "Deferment Guarantee" is an account which an importing company (eg TNT) has with the Customs in order that they can pay the VAT they collect on imported goods. Importers generally charge for the use of their account - either flat rate or % with min charge. That seems to be what they hit you with.

 

Mmmm.. I understand the £12.50 fee, but VAT of £14.78 suggests goods, shipping and charges of £84 or thereabouts.. It doesn't add up!

 

I've looked at Mike's faq regarding this as well but still stumped. Think I might send them a fax (or am I wasting my time, when I could be earning? :rolleyes: )

 

CheerZ

 

Steve :)

Unfortunately the vast majority of courier firms now pay your fees for you and have the nerve to charge you a fee for doing so :rolleyes:

If for some reason you don't pay it you end up with a reminder and then a solicitors letter ( more cash) and they have been known to hold onto goods once they check their database of unpaid fees from customers.

It is when the invoice arrives about 2 months after the goods that really pisses you off cos you think ah great got away with it but sadly :nono:

The perils of importing :hurl:

cheers

smithy

Mmm - have sent 'em a snotty fax asking them to justify the charges. Sure I won't get any comeback, but I feel a little better!

 

Going to pop over to Arizona to collect my new intercoolers in July :cool:

 

Steve :)

Mmmm.. I understand the £12.50 fee, but VAT of £14.78 suggests goods, shipping and charges of £84 or thereabouts.. It doesn't add up!

 

I've looked at Mike's faq regarding this as well but still stumped. Think I might send them a fax (or am I wasting my time, when I could be earning? :rolleyes: )

 

CheerZ

 

Steve :)

 

You have to pay:

 

VAT on the (Invoiced Cost Of Goods + Cost Of Shipping)

+

Duty (which is worked out as a % of the invoiced value of the goods depending on the Commodity Code)

+

VAT on the Duty

+

Costs (for using their deferment account, plus the VAT on the charge)

 

It all adds up. HMC&E are money-grabbing b@stards :(

You have to pay:

 

VAT on the (Invoiced Cost Of Goods + Cost Of Shipping)

+

Duty (which is worked out as a % of the invoiced value of the goods depending on the Commodity Code)

+

VAT on the Duty

+

Costs (for using their deferment account, plus the VAT on the charge)

 

It all adds up. HMC&E are money-grabbing b@stards :(

 

Thanks Mac - HMCE eh? :rolleyes: And to add insult to injury I've go to pay 'em a couple of grand at the end of this month as well (VAT return)!

 

Steve :(

Who did you import it from was it GarageR?

Who did you import it from was it GarageR?

 

No, it was 5400rpm

 

Steve :)