Originally Posted by
AlexB
Agree with you on TNT, I bought something from America for about 15 dollars which is below the threshold for VAT and customs charges.
TNT rip you off by using the shipping cost+value so you end up having to pay VAT and customs charges!
Shipping cost has to be included in the VAT calculation. That's HMRC's not TNT's fault. The carrier doesn't keep any of that money, they are effectively an unpaid tax collector for the government, as is any business that's VAT registered.
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.