Custom charge after delivery from USA ??

[emu 0]

Recently ordered some stuff for my Corrado from USA. Custom charges apply as usually but was surprised when got parcel without paying them on front. Today got a letter from courier to pay tax for a parcel which was delivered over a week ago.

 

Just wondering what happened if I won't pay ??

[ChrisL 18]

I bought a couple of things from the USA and Royal Mail paid everything then charged me before I could have it delivered. Not sure what they'd do if you didnt pay?

[bristolbaron 10]

if they're sent normal post keep binning the letters till they don't come anymore.. they wont bother after a while unless you owe them hundreds..

 

if youve had to sign for the letters you might have to cough up..

[Stonejag 10]

I would just pay them - they've usually paid the customs fees upfront to get it into the country, so you do owe them money. If you didn't pay they could quite legitimately pass it on to a debt collection agency...

 

In my experience ParcelForce usually send you a letter demanding payment before they'll deliver, but FedEx and UPS usually deliver first and then send you a bill later. In fact I got a ParcelForce letter today for my bits from SpoonFed!

 

Stone

[Jim 2]

Had this happen with something I received as a gift quite a few years back from the states - was followed up with a customs charge bill a few weeks later. Won't name the courier but I just ignored it and never heard from them again.

[dragon green 5]

I had a parcel delivered in November from the States, then like you I got a letter, just ignored it !

Never got another,

[VR6Joni 0]

Liking the outcome of this thread, so just ignore the bill and it just goes away. Like it.

[dragon green 5]

Received a parcel from the States this morning,(it was only posted Monday) No custom fees, nothing !

[emu 0]

OK, I will wait for another letter then :)