Dot Distribution

VAT/tax/duty Information

Value Added Sales Tax
Our business is based in the UK and as such we have to comply with UK and EU VAT requirements. We treat your order differently in this respect depending on the country to which we are delivering the goods, as follows:

Orders delivered to the UK
We always charge VAT at the prevailing rate (currently 17.5%) on your total order value. We provide a VAT invoice with your goods, which you can use to reclaim the VAT if appropriate.

Orders delivered within Europe
So long as you have provided a valid European VAT registration number when applying to buy though us, we will not normally charge VAT. Otherwise VAT will be charged at the prevailing UK rate, and you will receive a VAT invoice that allows you to reclaim this charge if appropriate.

Orders delivered outside the European Union, including to the USA
We do not charge VAT on your order.

Customs duty
If your order is shipped outside of the EU, it will be subject to the usual international rules on customs duty, and, depending on the destination and the value and type of products, you may have to pay import duty before being able to take delivery of your goods. Note that this is an additional cost that you must bear as an importer. Dot Distribution cannot offer advice on tariffs or whether you will be liable in any particular instance. However, we will always endeavour to provide all necessary documentation to accompany your package, and have many years of trouble-free experience in shipping international orders.

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