International Customs Fees
U.S. Customers
Important Update for Our U.S. Customers: Hassle-Free Shipping is Here!
An important announcement from the Geek team.
Great News for our US Customers!
We are now shipping to the US with all duties and taxes paid! You can now shop with confidence, knowing that the price you see at checkout is the final price.
No more surprise customs fees or unexpected charges upon delivery. Just straightforward, hassle-free shipping directly to your door.
This change is part of our commitment to providing the best possible service and a smooth shopping experience. Thank you for supporting our small business!
Important Update for Our European Customers
Shipping information from The Geek Team.
Understanding Your Order
For all orders to the European Union, the standard 20% UK sales tax (VAT) will be removed automatically at the checkout.
Once your order arrives in your country, you will be responsible for paying any local duty, customs, and import charges as required by your country's regulations. Any postage charges related to this will also be your responsibility.
Want to avoid the hassle?
If you would prefer to have the fees handled for you at the time of purchase, you can shop at our official eBay store. eBay handles all the necessary fees and customs paperwork directly.
Shop Our eBay StoreThank you for being a part of The Geek Team community!
Sincerely,
The Team at The Geek Team
The Geek Team - German Customs Fees
Understanding Shipping Fees and Taxes for German Customers
An example of a breakdown of potential customs fees and duties.
We want to make sure you have a clear understanding of the potential costs when you order from our website. While we work hard to keep our prices competitive, there are additional duties and fees that are handled by your country's customs service after the package leaves the UK.
To help you, we've prepared a breakdown using a hypothetical example of a **£50** purchase from our site, with the UK's 20% VAT removed at checkout.
The Breakdown: An Example for a £50 Purchase
Here's a step-by-step look at what you might expect to pay in duties and fees.
1. **Item Cost (without UK VAT):** When you remove the 20% UK sales tax, your £50 purchase becomes **£41.67**. This is the value that your country's customs will use to calculate your fees.
2. **Import Duty:** The vast majority of our products, like Games Workshop items, fall under a customs classification that has a **0%** import duty rate from the UK to Germany. So, on this purchase, you would pay **£0.00** in duty.
3. **German Import VAT:** Germany's standard VAT rate is **19%**. This is applied to the item's customs value (£41.67). This results in an estimated VAT charge of **£7.92**.
4. **Carrier Handling Fee:** The courier (e.g., DHL, FedEx) will charge a fee for handling the customs paperwork. This is typically a small, fixed fee, which we've estimated here as **£1.58**.
Estimated Total Fees
Based on this example, the total fees you could expect to pay are approximately **£9.50**. This means your total final cost for the **£50** purchase would be about **£51.17** when it arrives at your door.
Please be aware that this is an **estimation**. The final price may vary slightly depending on your specific location, the current exchange rate, and the exact fees charged by the courier.
Want a Hassle-Free Option?
For a completely hassle-free experience with no surprise fees, you can always purchase from our official eBay store, where eBay handles all the necessary fees and customs paperwork at checkout.
Shop Our eBay StoreWe hope this helps clarify the process and allows you to shop with confidence!
Happy wargaming!