VAT yes, but import tax no. I buy from Amazon UK, which is outside the EU, and as long as soon as the total creeps over 150 quid, I’m hit with import duties, on top of VAT. I just asked my wife who shops at Temu a lot, and she never had to pay import duties (never even came close to the 150 total).
This is not fucking true. I ship from China to the EU. All the shipping companies charge VAT, even for orders under $100
VAT yes, but import tax no. I buy from Amazon UK, which is outside the EU, and as long as soon as the total creeps over 150 quid, I’m hit with import duties, on top of VAT. I just asked my wife who shops at Temu a lot, and she never had to pay import duties (never even came close to the 150 total).
Wut. Vat is import tax.
Nope. VAT is a domestic tax on all goods and services.
Then why do I have to pay it internationally
Are you implying surprise about this administration lying about this subject?
I mean… It’s literally the only thing they do