09-06-2021, 03:35 PM
On 1/7/21 things have become even more complicated for EU and for UK on 1/1/21. Before, all EU and non-EU sellers could sent goods to Europe, directly to consumers, import VAT-free if they were value at 22 eu@os or less. Now all imports are subject to EU VAT. Sellers and facilitating marketplaces can collect import VAT on goods up to 150 eu&os. Explanation: to discourage large-scale fr#ud by sellers underdeclaring the values, protect the EU sellers from this disadvantages???, collect more taxes and probably few other reasons. The exceptions are gifts sent occasionally in parcels with a value of up to EUR 45 from a person to a person. The new procedures apply to all shipments containing goods from third countries, including letter items. Letter items containing only documents or correspondence remain free of customs and tax charges. My instinct is telling me that situation will get only tougher for everyone, as now there are even more reasons to screen all mail, the reason #1 is $$. Let's see how it works out. Is it easier to receive in UK from UK nowadays? I guess yes. How about the rest of Europe? Time will tell. The future does not look bright. Sorry for being pessimistic. I hope the reality will prove me wrong. Kind regards and love to everyone. 