Can you buy something from overseas?
Can you buy something from overseas?
What is this? Some of the most popular ways to purchase items from abroad can be directly from a foreign website, or on a popular online marketplace. Purchasing directly from a foreign website usually means paying with a card.
What should I buy from abroad?
Truth is, sometimes the best items to buy when you’re abroad are simple household things you already use that are either better or cheaper (or both!)…5 Household Products You Should Always Buy Abroad
- French Soaps. Photo by Olga Khomitsevich via Flickr.
- Sunscreen.
- Spices and Teas.
- Toilet Seats.
- Bedding.
How can I avoid import duty?
Tell the seller explicitly that the item is for personal use. Import duties typically apply to items imported for commercial use (business or resale)—not personal or retail sales. If you’re importing something for your own personal use or as a gift for someone else, you don’t have to pay them.
Do I have to pay customs fees?
Either the seller or the buyer of a shipment must pay customs duties, fees or taxes. Generally, the party responsible for payment is prearranged in the shipper and receiver’s terms of sale. (Check your terms of sale to learn whether you’re responsible.) Terms will typically require the buyer to pay.
How much does DHL charge for customs?
You will not be paying to DHL any further shipping costs. Rather, you will be asked instead to pay customs duties, taxes and other import charges related to customs clearance in your home country, as per local regulations.
How do I avoid custom charges?
How much will my customs charge be?
Customs Duty
| Type and value of goods | Customs Duty |
|---|---|
| Non-excise goods worth £135 or less | No charge |
| Gifts above £135 and up to £630 | 2.5%, but rates are lower for some goods – call the helpline |
| Gifts above £630 and other goods above £135 | The rate depends on the type of goods and where they came from – call the helpline |
How much can you import without paying duty?
You will not have to pay anything to the delivery company to receive goods worth less than £135 unless they’re gifts over £39 or excise goods (for example, alcohol and tobacco).
