Readers report being handed charges when items arrive from UK despite being low-value gifts.
People looking to send gifts abroad this Christmas have alarmingly little understanding of how to navigate the customs rules and charges introduced when the UK left the European Union, new Which? research can reveal.
An increase in red tape and charges means headaches for those sending gifts to Europe.
In some cases VAT and customs duties may be payable on items as of this year but this should not apply to small gifts.
Delays, fees and red tape cause shipping chaos from UK to Europe with parcels arriving a month late
03/11/2021
Anyone sending Christmas presents to loved ones should get moving – and be aware of the hoops they must jump through.
An 8% hike in the price of sending post on the Isle of Man is needed to meet increasing costs, the Isle of Man Post Office (IOMPO) said.
Brexit: senders are struggling to come to terms with tariff codes and a host of other new requirements
12/01/2021
Brexit delays and costs are escalating rapidly, warns international courier services specialist ParcelHero.
Michael Gove warns businesses and travellers to be braced for ‘bumpy moments’ after the transition period ends.
New rules over sending of parcels to bloc kick in on 31 December
UK shoppers may have parcels held at post office until fees paid as red tape introduced from 1 January.
No-deal Brexit: Brits should post Christmas presents for the EU ‘by Halloween to avoid delays’
21/08/2019
Gift givers would have to fill out paperwork and recipients may pay VAT.