dicanio(Elite) posted this on Thursday, 1st March 2001, 18:37
Just wondering how much extra credit card companies charge for ordering dvds from usa, canada and australia. Also how much do customs charge for orders over £18
RE: Charges
dockarl(Competent) posted this on Thursday, 1st March 2001, 18:46
Different cards charge different amounts. Usually between 1.5% to 2.75%.
You pay both import duty (3.5%) and then VAT (17.5%) on the whole amount. The post office or courier might also charge you for collecting this tax as well!
Avoid this by using either Play247 (based in Jersey - no import duty) or DVD Box Office (ships via Europe). Or just make sure total cost is less than £18.
