What happens if you don't pay customs duty UK?


What happens if you don't pay customs duty UK? They'll send you a bill stating exactly which fees you need to pay. They'll normally hold your parcel for about 3 weeks. If you have not paid the bill by then, your parcel will be returned to the sender.


Do US citizens have to pay customs?

You'll need to pay customs duty (or import tax) on any goods you move across the US border from other countries, though goods from some countries are exempt due to different international trade agreements. The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces customs rules.


How much can I take into UK from USA?

These rules apply whether you are travelling within or from outside the European Union. Most travellers can bring other goods into the UK worth up to £390 (e.g. perfume and electrical goods) without paying duty and / or tax in the UK.


Do you have to declare luxury items at customs?

You must declare all items you purchased and are carrying with you upon return to the United States, including gifts for other people as well as items you bought for yourself. This includes duty-free items purchased in foreign countries, as well as any merchandise you intend to sell or use in your business.