If you’re sending parcels to the UK that are worth £39 or more, did you know that VAT needs to be paid on the goods inside?
Jersey Post say they advise customers to pre-pay VAT on these parcels at the Post Office if they want to speed up delivery.
When they were researching the speed of mail getting the UK, Jersey Post said their GPS trackers found that post with pre-declared VAT reached its destination quicker, in an average of 2.4 days.
Meanwhile, those items where VAT needed to be declared took 1.5 days longer, in an average of 3.9 days.
And don't forget, Jersey Post have alsorecently announced that they will be charging customers a £5 ‘packing surcharge’ for all large parcels not packaged in a cardboard box.
The charge will come in from Monday, 12 May and will apply to incorrectly packaged parcels you send with a weight between two to 30kg.
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With a growing choice of providers and packages, the Jersey Consumer Council is reminding consumers that it’s worth taking the time to shop around and compare deals before signing up.
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One recent case highlights why it is so important for consumers to understand how estimated bills work, and what steps can be taken to avoid unexpected costs in the future.
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What do you think of the Island's postal service? Jersey Post have delivered their annual customer survey to all households, and the deadline to have your say is Friday, 6 February.
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