Posted by Clem Dye on 05/09/07 16:11

jamesgoffin@gmail.com wrote:
> As most of you know, buying anything costing more than £18 from
> overseas will mean you have to pay VAT and import duty, and a whacking
> great £8 'customs handling charge' from Royal Mail - or maybe more
> with other couriers.
>
> I've started a petition on the Number 10 website to try and get the
> £18 allowance increased - it's been static for years - and abolition
> of the customs handling charge, which should be included in delivery
> charges paid upfront.
>
> If you want to sign up, please visit:
> http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/customsfees
>
>
> And tell your friends!
>

Good idea - just added my details.


Clem

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