How are duties and Value Added Taxes (VAT) calculated?

prices on our website are shown inclusive of uk vat (value added tax) at the prevailing rate. if you order items for delivery outside the united kingdom they may be subject to import duties and taxes. we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be, and they remain the responsibility of the customer.

during the buying procedure, the customer will identify which country is the destination for the items. this information is used to then re-calculate the uk vat duties for the country specified by the customer. these are calculated and shown to the customer as part of the final invoice before the customer authorizes payment.

please note that cross-border deliveries may be subject to opening and inspection by customs authorities. you are considered the importer of record for items you order through our website and must comply with all laws and regulations of the country in which the items are to be delivered. most destinations are shipped to on a ddu (delivery duty unpaid) basis, which means that all relevant import taxes and duties will be excluded in the final payment invoice.