How to declare and prepay excise duty on cigars ordered from abroad

[PeeJay]

Within the EU they could count as personal usage with a stretch of the imagination. Worst case scenario? Weigh them and multiply the weight in kilos by ?265, that would be the duty robbery.jpg

[rascal]

Does anyone know what would happen if I brought 500 cigars back that were not bought in Duty free but in an actual shop and I had recipets. Will be moving house soon and would like to load up with as many as possible before I come back but getting nailed by HMRC doesnt appeal. Surely they have something in place for people who move abroad.... Any idea-s.

You would have to pay duty if from outside the EU even if you could prove you bought them in the UK and duty was all ready paid still tough luck they would want it again.


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[Rasputin]

Well this is the problem... Switzerland not technically part of the EU however most things treat it as it. I guess with the doris in tow. I could proabably say roughly 200 a piece... Its not a big issue as I could just bring them over in phases but would be nice to get them at once.

[Deano]

Then it's 50 per person, as it's outside the EU. Duty free or not. They won't be swayed by "Switzerland is almost the EU" either

I doubt they'll just allow you to state "200 a piece". They will weigh the tobacco and apply a charge that way.

[ValeTudoGuy]

Perhaps contact the customs office before hand and query the fact your planning to bring a collection back with you for personal use when you come back? How long have you been away?

[Simon Bolivar]

When weighing, remember to weigh in the box, that's how HMCR do it. You'd probably be better off coming back with just 50 each, therefore nothing to pay & send the rest to me in Belgium. I'll give you a good price & everyone will be happy

[PeeJay]

So don't buy anything in heavy boxes like Behikes

[MattKernow]

Fascinating thread, definitely worth the sticky, has made me think twice about ordering abroad and whether or not it it worth it!

We really do get a raw deal in the UK as cigar smokers

MK

[jabba the hutt]

Travel is the answer, it is easy to do Spain and back in a day with cheapo airlines, only any good for things like JLP,QUINTERO,RG, TOSCANO, which are about a 5th the price of this country. All the premium brands are Euro for ?s.

[SHAMZ84]

when importing from abroad, does the duty still need to be paid when its within EU? Basically i bought a box for my brother in-law from German site and could resist buying one for my self. I've used before, but only purchased a hand full of samples that cost less than ?100, but only occurred to me i'm buying two boxes and i'm spending 200+ i'm guessing duty would have to be paid! OR as it within the EU will it be ok...I know the seller says' there aren't sure.

[cj121]

For a definitive answer on this, visit HRMCs website.

[SHAMZ84]

cheers will have to take a read... will know now for next time

[Golden Hands]

So don't buy anything in heavy boxes like Behikes

I agree with PeeJay, stop buying at all start begging lots of people will donate, there you go, happy smoking cost nothing great is not it

[Demeter]

I had an order from US stopped at customs. A demand was made for ?204.30 in tax My order of 5 camacho and 5 RPs came to ?81 including international postage. Seller stated that they've never had any issue with UK previously but...

I still buy from my Glasgow store face to face and I've placed an order with a London Company for things I can't get locally. When you see the difference in prices travel is def the way to go...no pun intended

[gangstarrrrr]

when importing from abroad, does the duty still need to be paid when its within EU? Basically i bought a box for my brother in-law from German site and could resist buying one for my self. I've used before, but only purchased a hand full of samples that cost less than ?100, but only occurred to me i'm buying two boxes and i'm spending 200+ i'm guessing duty would have to be paid! OR as it within the EU will it be ok...I know the seller says' there aren't sure.

As far as I know, tobacco purchases have to be done face to face within the EU if duty and vat are not to be charged. Online orders would be subject to these charges. Great way to protect government coffers given this is a specific carve out.