In the lead up to Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas, Revenue is reminding online shoppers to check whether the advertised price of goods includes all tax and duty costs due before making a decision to buy. Revenue details that when online shopping from a non-EU country, including Great Britain, VAT and customs duty may not be reflected in the price advertised, and additional charges can apply on the arrival of the goods in Ireland.
Revenue detailed through a press release that the UK’s departure from the EU and the new VAT rules for goods arriving in Ireland from a non-EU country were two significant changes impacting on the cost of online shopping for some consumers this year.
Import VAT is payable on all goods arriving in Ireland from non-EU countries, irrespective of their value. Both VAT and customs duty will apply on goods arriving in Ireland from non-EU countries if the purchase price of those goods, excluding transport, insurance and handling charges, is more than €150. This limit applies to the whole consignment and not just each item.
Revenue discussed that where a supplier operates a duty paid model, the advertised price will include Irish VAT and duties, meaning no further charges will arise on the delivery of the goods into Ireland.
No customs formalities apply when shopping online from Ireland or other EU countries.
Further information on tax and duty charges that may arise on goods bought online for personal use can be found on revenue.ie.
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