Originally Posted by
mikeyb
Customs add 3% import tax, then that cost added to the purchase price plus postage then 20% added to that total plus a 'collection' fee on anything over £15 purchase price, think £30 or so if it's a gift.
This can be billed days, weeks after receipt. But at least you can pay it online, although sometimes your need to collect the item at the Depot and pay before they hand it over.