import tax

[frank]

I got a bill from fedex for some bits i got from woodcraft.Ipaid $57 +$34 for p/p they want £17.56 vat +£6.80 handling fee, do you have to pay vat on p/p and is the exchange rate $1=£1 at fedex . confused frank

[davyowen]

Hi Frank, you have to pay VAT on the full declared value + P&P + duty + fees.

The exchange rate used is the one that applied at the day they print the invoice.

[frank]

thanks davy its just that they have taxed me in pounds ,when if you convert the $ into £ its about £50 i will phone them up tomorrow . iam glad i didnt get it from india would they convert 1 rupee =1£ frank