> You pay VAT on goods sent from non-European Union (EU) countries and EU special territories (eg the Canary Islands) if they’re:
> gifts worth more than £39
> other goods worth more than £15
> alcohol, tobacco products and fragrances (eg perfume, eau de toilette and cologne) of any value
Customs duty is different.
> You’ll be charged Customs Duty on gifts and other goods sent from outside the EU if they’re above a certain value.
> The value includes:
> the price paid for the goods
> postage, packaging and insurance
Type and value of good Customs Duty
Anything under £135 No charge
Gifts worth £135-£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
https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty
> You pay VAT on goods sent from non-European Union (EU) countries and EU special territories (eg the Canary Islands) if they’re:
> gifts worth more than £39
> other goods worth more than £15
> alcohol, tobacco products and fragrances (eg perfume, eau de toilette and cologne) of any value
Customs duty is different.
> You’ll be charged Customs Duty on gifts and other goods sent from outside the EU if they’re above a certain value.
> The value includes:
> the price paid for the goods
> postage, packaging and insurance