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I did read on the HMRC site that as of next month the gift value drops to £35.00![]()

just keep telling everyone you want a value of 20USD(like i always do)and the gift value drop absolutely doesnt matter![]()


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Darksider I no that in the US you can import up to a $1000 without any customs charge. Is Canada not the same?


Very soon, gift value is going to drop to £1 and all merchanside will be liable to 20% VAT and 8 quid RM fee.
Instead of setting very low limits, HMRC/UKBA could try enforcing a fixed % charge on all packages (say 1% or max 3% of the goods value).
Btw, HMRC no longer handles customs. It is taken care by UKBA.
Update: Gift limit is now £36.![]()

God damn it sucks to be a steelbook collector in the UK.
Where did you hear about that Igans, when is this supposed to be happening. This would be a nightmare.![]()
Gifts sent from outside the EU
If you're sending or receiving a gift from outside the EU:
Excise Duty is payable on any alcohol or tobacco products
Customs Duty is payable if the value of the gift exceeds £135, but will be waived if the amount of duty is £9 or under
import VAT is payable if the value of the gift exceeds £36
To qualify as a gift:
It must have been sent from a private person outside the EU to a private person(s) in the UK.
The Customs Declaration must be completed correctly – see guidance on the customs procedures for goods posted to the UK link below.
It must be for the use of either you or your family.
There must be no commercial or trade element and it must not have been paid for by the recipient either directly or indirectly.
It must be of an occasional nature only - for example for a birthday or anniversary.
If it's perfume or toilet water it must be within the allowances described in the earlier section 'Perfume and toilet water'. If the allowances are exceeded than charges apply on the excess.
It's already happened, they seem to have sneaked it in quietly, details here about half way down the page



Thanks Jammy, I was talking about the gift value being dropped to £1. I had never heard of it before and if it happens it will be big trouble.![]()

Thanks Jammy, I was talking about the gift value being dropped to £1. I had never heard of it before and if it happens it will be big trouble.![]()
That was just a bit of speculation I guess but it wouldn't surprise me if this government did it in the future to screw a bit more tax out of people
