mikefitz
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The import tax is 2% for lithium batteries, assuming the Chinese company did not collect the vat and taxes,Does anyone know if I will be charged import tax when importing these cells into the UK
Example, the cost of goods and shipping = £1000
tax = 2% (1000) = £20
value added tax = 20% ( 1000 + 20) = £204
handling fee £12 to £25 = £12
Total = £1236
This is based on my experience on goods received in January this year. Its not clear if this will be the continuing situation as overseas suppliers are suposed to register with UK customs and collect VAT and import tax at the point of sale.
Mike