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Mmmm I’m still waiting for my casino, ronin and pitch black. Hope FA start sending the direct orders soon As I can see some have already started to post pics on here already.
not sure what they mean by we have managed to finish duty friendly shipping....... thought it wasn’t since uk left eu
Literally just got shipping confirmation from FA for Ronin and Pitch Black (to the UK)Mmmm I’m still waiting for my casino, ronin and pitch black. Hope FA start sending the direct orders soon As I can see some have already started to post pics on here already.
not sure what they mean by we have managed to finish duty friendly shipping....... thought it wasn’t since uk left eu
Me too ... weird ... email says your parcel is now ready to ship so hopefully it will be picked up soonLiterally just got shipping confirmation from FA for Ronin and Pitch Black (to the UK)
My order went to Ready for shipping a couple of days ago and is now apparently shipped. I guess ready for shipping just means stock has been allocated and they just need to actually get it boxed up and posted/collected. Shipping from FA seems to be a bit all over the place at the moment!Me too ... weird ... email says your parcel is now ready to ship so hopefully it will be picked up soon
not yet but should be soon and will be a quick oneIs Avengers Infinity War GB open? If it's not any idea of when is it gonna be?
How can I enter? Sorry I am new here...not yet but should be soon and will be a quick one
How can I enter? Sorry I am new here...
If you ordering direct using Filmarena websiteDoes anyone know how Filmarena deals with VAT for orders to the UK since Brexit? Does it get charged at checkout or is there a customs charge once it arrives (or from DHL)?
Thanks
If you ordering direct using Filmarena website
UK vat is not included in purchase
Filmarena Facebook
As you all know UK has changed its status to the country out of the EU and that is why we now charge: 0% VAT
The postal carrier/courier will process customs clearance when they receive your filmarena parcel
That means you very likely will have to pay postal carrier/courier vat + a handling fee for collection of Vat
You would also have import duty to be paid if value is over £135.00
If value is less than £135.00 you will only have vat to be paid
If value is over £135 you will have Vat and Import duty to be paid
If you avoided postal carrier/courier looking for vat to be paid it will be just luck
If DHL is the courier you can expect they will look for Vat payment from you (And Import duty if value is over £135) + they will add handling fee for collection of the Vat/Import duty payment before they deliver your parcel
That means Vat + Handling fee
I don't know as I not had DHL themselves deliver parcel to me that was from outside EU where Vat not been paid alreadyThanks Paul! I don't suppose you know what the DHL handling fee is do you? I'm guessing it'll probably be something similar to Royal Mail (£8).
If you ordering direct using Filmarena website
UK vat is not included in purchase
Filmarena Facebook
Dear Collectors,
we have been receiving some queries concerning updated shipping rates for the UK after Brexit.
As you all know UK has changed its status to the country out of the EU and that is why we now charge:
- 0% VAT
- higher shipping fees as the courier companies raised the fees because of customs clearance and other extra costs.
It is also fair to inform you that worldwide shipping rates were raised by 10-12% right from the start of 2021.
We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Thank you for your understanding.
Best regards,
Jan
The postal carrier/courier will process customs clearance when they receive your filmarena parcel
That means you very likely will have to pay postal carrier/courier vat + a handling fee for collection of Vat
You would also have import duty to be paid if value is over £135.00
If value is less than £135.00 you will only have vat to be paid
If value is over £135 you will have Vat and Import duty to be paid
If you avoided postal carrier/courier looking for vat to be paid it will be just luck
If DHL is the courier you can expect they will look for Vat payment from you (And Import duty if value is over £135) + they will add handling fee for collection of the Vat/Import duty payment before they deliver your parcel
That means Vat + Handling fee
I don't think you have to declare a price on a gift. Only if the package is marked for commercial value.
If the package is marked as $18, there shouldn't be any customs fees for the recipient.
UK buyer won't have any other payment to pay as Vat $14.88 was included when doing the orderHi Paul.
I have some tax questions for you about UK buyers importing from North America. They don't have anything to do with FilmArena but I didn't know where else to post this.
eBay Canada now collects VAT from buyers in the UK. For example here's a breakdown of an order from a UK buyer:
Order total
Subtotal C $59.97
Shipping C $14.48
VAT* C $14.88
Total C $89.33
Do you know if the buyer in the UK will also have to pay import charges or any other fees on top of this when it gets to the UK? I only ship through Canada Post, (which is our postal system) I don't use any couriers. Or is it only if the value is above £135 as you mentioned above?
Here's my other question.
If I'm sending a gift to an HDN member in the UK and I mark it as "GIFT" on the customs form, do I still have to indicate the value as well. In this case $17.97 Canadian?
If so, will the recipient have to pay any taxes or import fees?
Thank you in advance for your help.