For packages delivered to the UK, VAT (Value Added Tax) applies based on the request of the UK government. If the total product amount is under 135 GBP, WorldShopping collects it from you at the second payment and pays it to the UK government together. If it is 135 GBP or more, you pay it directly to the carrier when the product arrives.
What is VAT
VAT (Value Added Tax) is a value added tax imposed in the UK. A 20% VAT is imposed on the product price.
When the total is under 135 GBP ── pay WorldShopping all together
When the total of "total product amount + shipping fee to WorldShopping warehouse" is under 135 GBP, WorldShopping collects the VAT from you at the second payment and pays it to the UK government together.
Billing details at the first payment:
- A: Total product amount
- B: Shipping fee to WorldShopping warehouse
- C: Proxy purchasing fee
Billing details at the second payment:
- D: International shipping fee
- E: International shipping handling fee, etc.
- F: VAT (20% of A + B)
You do not need to pay VAT to the carrier when the product arrives.
※If VAT is billed by the Shipping carrier upon delivery even after the full VAT has been paid at the Second payment, please pay it first and then contact WorldShopping Customer Support. When contacting us, please include the order number and attach the receipt of the payment made to the Shipping carrier to ensure a smoother confirmation process.
When the total is 135 GBP or more ── pay the carrier directly
When the total of "total product amount + shipping fee to WorldShopping warehouse" is 135 GBP or more, WorldShopping does not collect the VAT. You pay the VAT directly to the carrier when the product arrives.
Billing details at the first payment (payment to WorldShopping):
- A: Total product amount
- B: Shipping fee to WorldShopping warehouse
- C: Proxy purchasing fee
Billing details at the second payment (payment to WorldShopping):
- D: International shipping fee
- E: International shipping handling fee, etc.
Payment when the product arrives (payment to the carrier):
- F: VAT (20% of A + B)
Notes
- Separately from VAT, customs duties may be imposed when the product is imported
- Whether it is 135 GBP or more, or under, is determined by converting at the exchange rate specified by WorldShopping