Yes. MyUS must collect Value Added Tax (VAT) on merchandise, services, and shipping costs for low-value consumer packages imported into the UK.

How is UK VAT Calculated and Charged?

A 20%* Value Added Tax (VAT) applies to low-value consumer shipments sent to the UK. The UK government defines low-value shipments as those with a total item value of 135 GBP or less. The item value of a shipment is determined by adding the value of all items contained in a shipment, whether it is just one item or many.

The VAT cost is based on the total value of a shipment, not just the value of the items inside. This means VAT is assessed on the cost of the items in a shipment AND the cost of any shipping services.

For example, if your Ship Request was for the following:

• a blanket for $100 (74.86 GBP)
• with shipping for $17 (12.73 GBP)
• and $5 insurance (3.74 GBP)

You would be taxed on the total amount of that shipment, $122 (91.33 GBP), with a VAT rate of 20%. This means your VAT cost would be $24.40 (18.27 GBP).

So, the total amount you would pay to MyUS at the time of shipping would be:

• the total shipping costs, $17 in shipping + $5 in insurance = $22 (16.47 GBP)
• plus the 20% VAT cost, $46.40 (34.74 GBP)
• for a total of $68.40 (51.21 GBP)

*While most products will be charged the standard VAT rate of 20%, some items may be taxed at a different rate. These items include things like alcohol and tobacco. You can find more information on VAT rates here.