my package

[bluefoam]

I'm considering purchasing some musical equipment from Europe and they don't charge any VAT on deliveries to the UAE.

I'm wondering if I'll get charged anything when the package arrives at my office? Customs/VAT?

If it is labelled as a gift should it make a difference? (it is actually a gift). BTW delivery will be to a freezone.

[Pete C]

You may pay 5% duty

[amaksoud]

Up to 1000AED, you won't pay anything, more than that you will pay but I'm not sure how much exactly, may be 2 to 5%

[pamela0810]

The customs will definitely want to see your package before they put a price on it and I'm pretty sure depending on what they see, they will tell you how much! Frankly, any price is worth paying as long as you know that your package reaches you in one piece.

[zin]

I only opened this thread to see what you were referring to with regards to the subject line. Most disappointed.

[Gavtek]

Originally Posted by zin

Most disappointed.

That's what she said, AYOOOO!

[zin]

Originally Posted by Gavtek

That's what she said, AYOOOO!

Where's the shaking head smiley when you need it (not to be confused with the head bop).

[Mr Rossi]

Originally Posted by pamela0810

The customs will definitely want to see your package before they put a price on it and I'm pretty sure depending on what they see, they will tell you how much! Frankly, any price is worth paying as long as you know that your package reaches you in one piece.

[Jynxgirl]

Originally Posted by zin

Where's the shaking head smiley when you need it (not to be confused with the head bop).

[Saint Ari]

I suggest you make certain that the shipper includes an invoice with the products. Otherwise, customs will guesstimate as to the value ...

From my experience, customs will calculate the import tax based on the invoice value ...