Quote Originally Posted by mikeyb View Post
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.
Yeah I've had quite a few things from Japan. The re-packers I use usually do a good job on the invoice and last time I paid a very small sum in fees to get the H-Z1 MC head amp, here's hoping for the same again!