How to declare and prepay excise duty on cigars ordered from abroad

[Stevieboy]

As Simon says, best not to discuss customs avoidance.
Thanks for thinking of the lads here but we're unable to discuss any foreign purchases at all..... Expect for in the flesh visits to stores

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[Simon Bolivar]

Hi guys i have just bought some cigars from an american online store not going to name names but they put through as a "book" on the customs declaration and i never had to deal with any red tape or any other colour of tape. They were sent on the 3rd August and arrived here with me on the 8th August. May just have been a fluke, but you never know.

Hi Mark,
Please re-read the rules of this site, you appear to be encouraging others to try & import cigars without paying duty, this is not allowed & I expect a Mod will delete this post.

[Mac2882]

Hi guys i have just bought some cigars from an american online store.....(snip)

[brugen]

I do a couple of trips a year with a friend to Madrid. ?50 return on easyjet, a nice day out and 400 Quintero Brevas at ?1.60 a stick. Only fly in the ointment is Brexit.

[gangstarrrrr]

when importing from abroad, does the duty still need to be paid when its within EU? Basically i bought a box for my brother in-law from German site and could resist buying one for my self. I've used before, but only purchased a hand full of samples that cost less than ?100, but only occurred to me i'm buying two boxes and i'm spending 200+ i'm guessing duty would have to be paid! OR as it within the EU will it be ok...I know the seller says' there aren't sure.

As far as I know, tobacco purchases have to be done face to face within the EU if duty and vat are not to be charged. Online orders would be subject to these charges. Great way to protect government coffers given this is a specific carve out.

[Demeter]

I had an order from US stopped at customs. A demand was made for ?204.30 in tax My order of 5 camacho and 5 RPs came to ?81 including international postage. Seller stated that they've never had any issue with UK previously but...

I still buy from my Glasgow store face to face and I've placed an order with a London Company for things I can't get locally. When you see the difference in prices travel is def the way to go...no pun intended

[Golden Hands]

So don't buy anything in heavy boxes like Behikes

I agree with PeeJay, stop buying at all start begging lots of people will donate, there you go, happy smoking cost nothing great is not it

[SHAMZ84]

cheers will have to take a read... will know now for next time

[cj121]

For a definitive answer on this, visit HRMCs website.

[SHAMZ84]

when importing from abroad, does the duty still need to be paid when its within EU? Basically i bought a box for my brother in-law from German site and could resist buying one for my self. I've used before, but only purchased a hand full of samples that cost less than ?100, but only occurred to me i'm buying two boxes and i'm spending 200+ i'm guessing duty would have to be paid! OR as it within the EU will it be ok...I know the seller says' there aren't sure.

[jabba the hutt]

Travel is the answer, it is easy to do Spain and back in a day with cheapo airlines, only any good for things like JLP,QUINTERO,RG, TOSCANO, which are about a 5th the price of this country. All the premium brands are Euro for ?s.

[MattKernow]

Fascinating thread, definitely worth the sticky, has made me think twice about ordering abroad and whether or not it it worth it!

We really do get a raw deal in the UK as cigar smokers

MK

[PeeJay]

So don't buy anything in heavy boxes like Behikes

[Simon Bolivar]

When weighing, remember to weigh in the box, that's how HMCR do it. You'd probably be better off coming back with just 50 each, therefore nothing to pay & send the rest to me in Belgium. I'll give you a good price & everyone will be happy

[ValeTudoGuy]

Perhaps contact the customs office before hand and query the fact your planning to bring a collection back with you for personal use when you come back? How long have you been away?