Just got stung for Import Duty for item from Ten Club

groovyf

Bought a T-shirt from Ten Club a couple of weeks ago, and I've just had to pay £11 in import duty (UK).
Any ideas why?
I've bought numerous items before (and more expensive than the t-shirt. For example the 10 Legs boxset and the PJ Backpack) and have never had to pay import duty.
I'm wary now of purchasing anything further (for instance the Manchester boots. Was going to buy both together but fear I'll be charged import again).

Jambirty

Similar thing happened to me with the PJ20 Blu-ray.

Post Office said it was because of value of package on the label exceeding value allowed to be imported, so was subject to duty. (I think this explanation was a bit dubious).

I too am now a bit wary of what I will purchase / quantity / value in one package.

groovyf

I think it's totally random on whether packages get checked or not at customs.. a view someone else has as well.

Oh well!

GingaDADDY

This happened twice for me now. Cost me over £10 each time. Both where t-shirts costing around $18 dollars but did to the $7 delivery charge out exceeded a $20 rule of some sort that trigger a possible customs charge adding a cost to the royal mail? Still worth every penny though >-

Thought it was worth a second warning.

The Juggler

put some neosporn on it.

PJ_Soul

Customs fees are so random. No matter what the amount is, sometimes I get charged and sometimes I don't.