How can I reduce customs charges legally?

There are four legitimate levers, and one illegal shortcut that we will not take. Legitimate: (1) choose a route whose threshold your parcel falls under — the UK's £135 and the EU's €150 are real; (2) consolidate so you pay one freight charge instead of several, since tax is calculated on goods plus freight; (3) buy the correct HS code, because duty rates vary from 0% to 17% on similar goods; (4) for commercial volumes, register for VAT and reclaim it instead of paying it as a consumer. Illegal: declaring a lower value than you paid. Customs compares declarations against market prices and flags patterns; a seized parcel costs the goods, the freight and sometimes a fine. We will help you use the first four. We will not do the fifth, for any customer.

• Thresholds are legitimate; false values are not
• Consolidation lowers the freight base that tax is charged on
• HS code choice can move duty from 17% to 0%

Common questions

How can I reduce customs charges legally? There are four legitimate levers, and one illegal shortcut that we will not take. Legitimate: (1) choose a route whose threshold your parcel falls under — the UK's £135 and the EU's €150 are real; (2) consolidate so you pay one freight charge instead of several, since tax is calculated on goods plus freight; (3) buy the correct HS code, because duty rates vary from 0% to 17% on similar goods; (4) for commercial volumes, register for VAT and reclaim it instead of paying it as a consumer. Illegal: declaring a lower value than you paid. Customs compares declarations against market prices and flags patterns; a seized parcel costs the goods, the freight and sometimes a fine. We will help you use the first four. We will not do the fifth, for any customer.

Is this included in the service fee? Sourcing, negotiation and the inspection are included in the banded service fee. Freight and destination taxes are quoted separately, so you always see what each part costs.

How do I start? Send the product link on WhatsApp or through the quote form. You get a written, itemised price within two working hours.