Different VAT laws in Germany than in the UK?

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Different VAT laws in Germany than in the UK?

Postby zippy49 » Tue Nov 10, 2015 12:26 pm

Hi all,
I ordered a new pair of Traveller saddlebags from a bike shop in Germany through ebay. Although I paid for shipping, the paperwork seems to indicate that I was charged 19% VAT. They came via DHL/USPS, and I had to pay an extra $80 in "postage due...other."

I have ordered lots of parts from the UK, and have never paid VAT. Can anyone explain why I got dinged this time?
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Re: Different VAT laws in Germany than in the UK?

Postby edfmaniac » Tue Nov 10, 2015 3:40 pm

If you are ordering from the States, you shouldn't pay the VAT. I've refused to order stuff because of that and the vendor removed the tax.
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Re: Different VAT laws in Germany than in the UK?

Postby tigcraft » Wed Nov 11, 2015 9:26 am

That's interesting chat
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Re: Different VAT laws in Germany than in the UK?

Postby Guesi » Fri Feb 05, 2016 1:09 pm

Well, some time has passed, but if you are still interested:

VAT is only for sending parts inside of the european communita.
Outside the EC you get the price without taxes, because you have to pay import taxes in your country.
I think the seller had just forgotten to change his invoice.
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