Duties & Taxes

Duties & Taxes (UK Orders)

We ship DDU / DAP (Delivered at Place) from China to the UK. Most small orders sail through with no extra charges. Larger orders may have import VAT/duty collected by the courier before delivery.

What DDU/DAP means

Under DDU/DAP, we cover the product and international shipping. If HMRC charges import VAT/duty, your courier will contact you to pay these before delivery. (This is common only on higher-value orders.)

UK thresholds (simple version)

  • Orders ≤ £135 (per parcel/consignment)
    ✅ Typically no customs duty.
    ✅ Prices shown include VAT.
    ✅ Result: No extra to pay on delivery in most cases.
  • Orders > £135 (per parcel/consignment)
    ⚠️ Import VAT and sometimes customs duty may be charged by the courier.
    ⚠️ Couriers often add a small clearance/handling fee.
    ⚠️ You’ll be notified to pay these before delivery.

The £135 threshold is based on the total value of items in one parcel, not per item.

Clear examples (for guidance)

  1. One phone case – £11.19
    Falls under £135 → nothing due at delivery.
  2. Travel bag (£102.79) + wallet (£9.99) shipped together = £112.78
    Still under £135 → nothing due at delivery in most cases.
  3. Two travel bags in one parcel = £205.58
    Over £135 → courier may collect import VAT, any duty (varies by product), and a small admin/clearance fee before delivery.

If charges are requested by your courier

  • You’ll get a text/email from the courier with the amount and a secure payment link.
  • Pay promptly to avoid delays.
  • If you think the amount looks off, reply to the courier message and drop us a line — we’re happy to help check.

Helpful links

Good to know

  • We always show prices in GBP.
  • We’ll email tracking once your parcel ships.
  • If a parcel isn’t delivered within 30 days of dispatch, we’ll reship or refund as per our Shipping Policy.

Last updated: 20 August 2025.