Investigating my Dead Zone....

I would certainly query it with the courier nelson as the item should not be subject to import duty as it is less than £135 so they are definitely profiteering on that front (see link). VAT on the item cannot be more than a couple of quid, thieving gets......

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/post/buying.htm#3

If you order or send purchased goods other than alcohol, tobacco, perfume and toilet water from a country outside the EU then you:

  • don't have to pay Excise Duty
  • may have to pay Customs Duty on goods with a value that exceeds £135
  • will have to pay import VAT on goods with a value that exceeds £15
Note that on all goods from outside the EU, Customs Duty is waived if the amount of duty calculated is £9 or under.
 
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