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UK resident buying gloves from EU (Germany), import VAT?

Hi

I bought a pair of gloves from the German company and it is being delivered by DHL, I'm under the impression from what I can find the clothing, including gloves, has a 0% VAT code for importing into the UK.

I've had an email from DHL requesting £62 for Import Duty (the item) hasn't as of yet entered the UK.

Should there be a request for Import Duty? The item was over £135 threshold, and clothing seems to have 0% VAT anyhow).

Also how much to DHL add on for a fee? As 20% of the item + shipping is only £37, that is an extra £25 that has been added on.

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u/No-Interaction8659 — 1 month ago

Holly Walsh one of the writers/creators of Amandaland in leather gloves at the BAFTA TV Awards

A very elegant pair of leather mousquetaires worn by Holly Walsh at the Bafta TV awards 2026

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u/No-Interaction8659 — 2 months ago