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Old 04-29-2014, 01:55 PM   #1
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Ordering books from Amazon.com in UK
Hi there,
I was thinking of ordering some books from Amazon.com, but am in the UK. I am confused about import duties and VAT, do I have to pay both, or just import duties, or just VAT? Or are books exempt from these? They are just normal books with no accessories. I was wondering if anyone knew? It looks like books are exempt from import duties and VAT, but just wanted to make absolutely sure!
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Old 04-29-2014, 02:03 PM   #2
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Books are zero rated, ebooks are 20% VATable
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Old 04-29-2014, 08:07 PM   #3
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Books are zero rated, ebooks are 20% VATable
True but if you buy ebooks from Amazon or Amazon.co.uk and give your UK address they will be supplied by Amazon Luxembourg and pay (until the end of 2014) 3 % VAT. The price will be the same for a UK destination but expressed in $US or GBP depending on website.

There are very few paper books that are available from Amazon.com but not Amazon.co.uk (including Amazon Marketplace) I have only occasionally found the price in the US cheaper (including shipping).

For new books always check the price at http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/ (which is post/ shipping inclusive anywhere in the world).
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