International Shipping- Import VAT, Taxes and Custom Charges

SHIPPING TO THE EU

Unfortunately, due to recent EU legislation for GPSR which adds an unrealistic and expensive burden affecting most small businesses in the UK, it has become unviable to post to countries in the EU. Currently this legislation also includes NI. Items already on our website before 13th December will continue to be available for NI postage. Any items listed after this date will not be available to purchase from NI; this will be clear in the description. As this is an EU regulation it does not affect UK orders or customers in the USA, Canada or Australia where we continue to post to.

SHIPPING TO COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE EU (USA, Canada, Australia etc)

International shipping will be by Royal Mail International Tracked, Evri international or Tracked UPS. As a small business it difficult to navigate the various import charges, VAT and local taxes across all the countries we post to. In order to continue to offer overseas shipping we do not collect local or country taxes, VAT or import duties. This means that as the buyer, you are responsible for VAT and import costs in your country. This varies depending on your location. If there are duties, VAT or taxes to be paid to your local customs department, you are contacted by your national delivery provider who will collect and process your payment before delivery. This is usually by email but it is advisable to check tracking as this will also keep you updated with any next steps needed. Please contact us if you have any problems, we are always happy to help. If you would prefer to buy from us and pay the import and duties with your purchase price please visit our Etsy or Ebay shops where your price will include these charges.

CUSTOMS

We cannot be held responsible for any delays at customs. Unfortunately, this is outside our control.

NOT COLLECTED OR RETURNED ORDERS

If an item, is shipped outside the UK and it is not collected or it is returned by the courier as refused/customs not paid then we will refund the original purchase price less any reasonable losses incurred by ourselves. Outward shipping is not refunded on overseas returns shipped outside the EU unless the item arrives damaged. Please contact us if you wish to return an item for instructions before shipping.