Revenue issued a press release, ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday advising consumers to confirm whether advertised prices include all applicable taxes and duties before purchasing. If these costs are excluded, additional charges such as VAT and Customs Duty may apply when goods are delivered in Ireland.
As outlined in the press release, Ms Maureen Dalton, Head of Revenue’s South East Frontier Management Branch, advised:
“Import VAT is payable on all goods arriving into Ireland from outside the EU, no matter how small the purchase. For example, if you buy a Christmas decoration online for €15 from a non-EU country, and the postage is €3.50, VAT at 23% will apply to the combined amount, resulting in €4.26 VAT to be paid before delivery.”
If the purchase price of the goods alone exceeds €150, both Customs Duty and VAT may apply.”
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