Darren Skippings
Adventurer
I spoke to UP1 about the changes earlier in the month and apart from EU changes they weren't expecting too much to change their end, they already are charged tax our end, so no different to before.
Where to Buy Anime in the UK (was Anime Online Retailers)
- Thread starter CDAdair
- Start date
Yeah, but once the pandemic has been sorted, Rightstuf should in theory go back to their usual shipping selection (as they're stuck giving us their $30 FedEx option than their $12 option) and therefore would be cheaper to import through TRSI than UP1 for select titles like Aniplex. Pricing-wise right now it's $166 total (without VAT etc.) for 2 Monogatari volumes on both TRSI via FedEx and UP1, so it's still better for me to stick with UP1 in the meantime unless they want to lower the price a bit if the handing fee ain't an issue anymore.
Darren Skippings
Adventurer
No idea going forward, we'll find out when things settle down a bit, TRSi are still over stretched, staff wise last I heard, so even if the pandemic was gone tomorrow it would be months before things even started to return to a "normal" state.
That's without even mentioning the logistics sector (couriers/postal)
I'll stick with UP until things become clearer.
Yeah I don't expect the shipping situation to be sorted for at least the next six months, and honestly as long as the UK pound improves against the US dollar I don't mind sticking with UP1 for the long term.
Magical Senshi
Magical Girl
Amazon Worldwide (including Global Store) has been added to retailers still shipping to the UK (it now states VAT, rather than import fees on checkout).
Please correct me if I'm wrong on this, but didn't overseas Amazon websites stop selling to Australia since they imposed a new GST law, and the only way the Australians can get US items is through the Global Store on Amazon Australia?
Please correct me if I'm wrong on this, but didn't overseas Amazon websites stop selling to Australia since they imposed a new GST law, and the only way the Australians can get US items is through the Global Store on Amazon Australia?
Vincentdante
Time-Traveller
What's happening is kind of like exactly what I said would happen 
Gemsy-chan
Shrine Maiden
If people use a forwarding company (I do when I order stuff from the US) you need a EORI VAT number from HMRC.
Get an EORI number (all the info)
Are you or your organisation based in the Isle of Man? - Get an EORI number - GOV.UK (to start the application)
It's very easy to do, took me less than 5 minutes and that was with verification of my phone number and email.
Get an EORI number (all the info)
Are you or your organisation based in the Isle of Man? - Get an EORI number - GOV.UK (to start the application)
It's very easy to do, took me less than 5 minutes and that was with verification of my phone number and email.
animefan2017
School Idol
I could be wrong but isn't that for if your a business vs just a regular customer where you would obviously not be expected to do that. I took a look at the EORI link and it states
To apply you need your:
meaning that having a business is a prerequisite
before you apply
To apply you need your:
- VAT number and effective date of registration (if you’re VAT registered) - these are on your VAT registration certificate
- National Insurance number - if you’re an individual or a sole trader
- Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) - find your UTR if you do not know it
- business start date and Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code - these are in the Companies House register
- Government Gateway user ID and password
meaning that having a business is a prerequisite
Gemsy-chan
Shrine Maiden
You still need one if you are an individual buying something to import into the UK as you need to pay the VAT up front instead of waiting for a ransom note from RM.
I only know because an an artist I bought something off emailed me to say they need my EORI number due to the changes and someone I know who uses the same US forwarding company informed me.
I only know because an an artist I bought something off emailed me to say they need my EORI number due to the changes and someone I know who uses the same US forwarding company informed me.
animefan2017
School Idol
how do you get around not having a business?
RebelNotorious
Student Council President
You don’t need a business.
It specifies here “individual”, so not requiring a trading business to apply.
So not having a business you need to give them you NI number.
animefan2017
School Idol
so how does this work re parcel forwarders do you supply the Eori number upfront or do fedex as an example ask you for your Eori number directly
animefan2017
School Idol
also once you have provided the parcel forwarder your Eori number do they then take the customs payment at the time you ask them to dispatch the item or is it case you have to login to a certain link and then pay the customs to hmrc?
CommanderZx2
Magical Girl
CommanderZx2
Magical Girl
Email says
Greetings from Right Stuf!
With the changes in the collection of duty and tax on UK orders that go into effect with the new year, we are reaching out to customers who have a current order which will not be shippable before January 1.
Recent tax law changes obligate Right Stuf, as the exporter, to collect UK VAT and Duty at the point of sale.
In order to address this change, we will need to inject into your order a deposit for the requisite Customs Duty and VAT that is due. Also please note that this amount will include a small credit card payment handling fee. This is to ensure that your product is delivered correctly without difficulty, and means this product will be delivered to your door without COD collection upon shipment. This is the Duty and VAT estimate provided to us and should be accurate. If for some reason this amount is in error, we will contact you to let you know why and address any difference.
Should there not be Duty or VAT applicable to your order, there won't be any fees added.
If you have paid with a credit card, we will simply add this amount to your order. If you paid by PayPal, we will be reaching out to you to deal with the collection of payment, as this is going to be a manual process. If you would prefer that we cancel your order and not address this change, please let us know as soon as possible. All previously placed orders going to the UK will be held until this process is completed.
Greetings from Right Stuf!
With the changes in the collection of duty and tax on UK orders that go into effect with the new year, we are reaching out to customers who have a current order which will not be shippable before January 1.
Recent tax law changes obligate Right Stuf, as the exporter, to collect UK VAT and Duty at the point of sale.
In order to address this change, we will need to inject into your order a deposit for the requisite Customs Duty and VAT that is due. Also please note that this amount will include a small credit card payment handling fee. This is to ensure that your product is delivered correctly without difficulty, and means this product will be delivered to your door without COD collection upon shipment. This is the Duty and VAT estimate provided to us and should be accurate. If for some reason this amount is in error, we will contact you to let you know why and address any difference.
Should there not be Duty or VAT applicable to your order, there won't be any fees added.
If you have paid with a credit card, we will simply add this amount to your order. If you paid by PayPal, we will be reaching out to you to deal with the collection of payment, as this is going to be a manual process. If you would prefer that we cancel your order and not address this change, please let us know as soon as possible. All previously placed orders going to the UK will be held until this process is completed.
VAT and overseas goods sold to customers in the UK using online marketplaces
How online marketplaces will deal with VAT for goods from overseas that are sold to customers in the UK.
The very last clause of that document explains what I meant:
Therefore if TRSI was the VAT-registered party and making the filing and you paid up-front, your orders would be fine even if they shipped a little after the year end. But if they haven't actually processed the order yet it's technically an order from 2021
R, whose day job might involve these rules lately as well
CommanderZx2
Magical Girl
I'm not sure Rightstuf has properly sorted their new prepaid tax thing. I made a new order the other day with them that included the prepaid Duties & Taxes within the total, at check out and in the invoice, but then they only charged my Paypal with the subtotal that didn't include the Duties & Taxes. It has now just been sitting at 'Pending Approval'...
Dan
Stand User
Sorry if I’m asking a silly question here but I’m finding all this import stuff a little confusing. It’s been quite some time since I’ve done it aswell. I’ve ordered a few items from Amazon via the Global Store... to the Uk... I’m right in thinking that there won’t be any charges as the take all that into account, Is that correct? And same with UP1?
RaeDra
Straw Hat Pirate
Yes, what you pay on the what you see on the global store option is the payment total (though just check the delivery as it's not always shown on the preview search). No more, no less. As for the second question, if you go to the checkout and before the final payment, all will be shown in terms of delivery and import tax. So, if it's £70 there, thats all.
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