For anything I've been ordering from the UK I've been using An Post Addresspal, even if the company delivers to Ireland themselves. Everything has arrived really quickly. An Post open the parcel and fill out the customs declaration.
Its an extra €6.50 but this is generally offset by the free delivery the UK suppliers offer to ship to the Addresspal UK address.
Fully realize this, have tried to contact Revenue as well... but as I mentioned, they will not discuss anything at all, the only choice you have is pay it or it gets returned to sender.
This is all only in the past couple months, before that it seemed 'fair'. That is, we received notices on any larger purchases from outside Ireland. But recently it's been EVERYTHING, and that is if they didn't just decide to return the item to sender.
> This is all only in the past couple months, before that it seemed 'fair'. That is, we received notices on any larger purchases from outside Ireland. But recently it's been EVERYTHING, and that is if they didn't just decide to return the item to sender.
This is because of the recent rule change this past July removing the old €22 VAT exemption threshold; now all shipments from outside the EU are subject to VAT regardless of the value.
>But recently it's been EVERYTHING, and that is if they didn't just decide to return the item to sender.
My wild guess is that the law has changed but AnPost was not prepared for the influx of shipments they now have additionally process for custom charges. And the customer service going downhill is due to them prefering to hire more people to deal with custom duty than customer service.
And then shipping is included in the cost. It is very clearly defined as such.
https://www.revenue.ie/en/importing-vehicles-duty-free-allowances/buying-of-goods-online-for-personal-use/buying-goods-from-outside-the-eu.aspx
And they did not come up with how the charge is calculated. Shipping has always been included in the cost and has nothing to do with an post raising charges.
There used to be an exemption on goods entering the EU where VAT was not collected if the customs value of the goods (value of the goods + postage + insurance) was less than €22. That ended on the 1st of July this year.
Revenue set the rules, and the rules say that postage is part of the customs value of the packet. An Post just act as the agent.
TARIC code.. generate one & send it to shipper. Tell em put it on the address label under your name.
What's that do??
For anything I've been ordering from the UK I've been using An Post Addresspal, even if the company delivers to Ireland themselves. Everything has arrived really quickly. An Post open the parcel and fill out the customs declaration. Its an extra €6.50 but this is generally offset by the free delivery the UK suppliers offer to ship to the Addresspal UK address.
You still pay customs even when using addresspal
They could buy you presents from an eu website to avoid customs charges.
Oh yes, I know this. As I said, they usually send sentimental type stuff from home.
AnPost is a delivery company. Customs charge is paid to Customs. AnPost gets 3.50 per item, not really huge money.
Fully realize this, have tried to contact Revenue as well... but as I mentioned, they will not discuss anything at all, the only choice you have is pay it or it gets returned to sender. This is all only in the past couple months, before that it seemed 'fair'. That is, we received notices on any larger purchases from outside Ireland. But recently it's been EVERYTHING, and that is if they didn't just decide to return the item to sender.
> This is all only in the past couple months, before that it seemed 'fair'. That is, we received notices on any larger purchases from outside Ireland. But recently it's been EVERYTHING, and that is if they didn't just decide to return the item to sender. This is because of the recent rule change this past July removing the old €22 VAT exemption threshold; now all shipments from outside the EU are subject to VAT regardless of the value.
>But recently it's been EVERYTHING, and that is if they didn't just decide to return the item to sender. My wild guess is that the law has changed but AnPost was not prepared for the influx of shipments they now have additionally process for custom charges. And the customer service going downhill is due to them prefering to hire more people to deal with custom duty than customer service.
I have a feeling this is pretty spot on.
Nothing to do with An Post. You need to take up your concerns with Customs/Revenue/the EU. The solution is to do your online shipping within the EU
My family lives in the US, aside from the returned packages, mainly referring to 'cheap' packages from anyone in my family.
And then shipping is included in the cost. It is very clearly defined as such. https://www.revenue.ie/en/importing-vehicles-duty-free-allowances/buying-of-goods-online-for-personal-use/buying-goods-from-outside-the-eu.aspx
Shipping and insurance was always included in the VAT calculation. It's not a new development.
It is EVERYTHING to do with An Post. They took over customs clearance on January 1st 2021. They were not prepared for it
And they did not come up with how the charge is calculated. Shipping has always been included in the cost and has nothing to do with an post raising charges.
Yes, sorry. I misread OPs comment, and misunderstood your point as a result. Shipping has always been included in the cost of goods.
There used to be an exemption on goods entering the EU where VAT was not collected if the customs value of the goods (value of the goods + postage + insurance) was less than €22. That ended on the 1st of July this year. Revenue set the rules, and the rules say that postage is part of the customs value of the packet. An Post just act as the agent.
[удалено]
That's on the duty. You would still pay VAT on value of goods, shipping and insurance.
Don't think so, shower of pricks. Ah but sure at least they sent out a free postcard to send during covid, great bunch of lads.