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Request to the United Kingdom
Good afternoon
I want to place an order with a seller (company) in the United Kingdom.
But I’m not clear whether any tariff or customs fee has to be paid.
Can anyone who has bought there help me?
The purchase amount is around
€700 and I don’t want any surprises when it arrives.
Thank you very much for your help.
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cinthia@ebay
Hello @fernandezgrajo,
Thank you for your question and for sharing your concern about possible customs charges when buying from the United Kingdom.
It is very likely that, when making an international purchase for an amount like the one you mention (around 700 €), you will have to pay some type of import tax or duty when you receive the order in your country. Normally, customs may apply VAT, administrative fees, and, in some cases, other duties depending on the type of product and its declared value.
If the seller does not offer eBay's Global Shipping Program or eBay International Shipping service, you will have to take care of paying these charges directly to customs before you can receive the item. These services usually include the estimated costs upfront and show them to you before you complete the purchase, avoiding surprises at delivery time.
I recommend that you check with the seller to see whether any of these services are enabled. Otherwise, you should be prepared for the shipping company or customs to contact you to arrange and pay those charges before delivery.
I completely understand that you don't want any surprises, and I appreciate your caution. If you have already made international purchases before, perhaps you can share that experience to help others. If you have any other questions, I'm here to help.
I hope this information is helpful. Thank you for your attention and for being part of our community.
Best regards
Cinthia
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