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Ferna157

Border taxation?

So I understand that alot of orders get seized by border control and quite a hefty tax can be issued. Is this a massive problem for everyone or does it depend on the place tour order it from. I'm planning on ordering mine from paul bugge as I've heard they have the less chance of this happening. Also I've heard that smokeinn.com has also had little chance of it getting caught by border control. Where do yiuxadvise that you get yours from?

Posted Dec 31, 2019, 5:39 PM UTC · edited

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TheCant_•

Got it from Paul Bugge 3 times, never been taxed and came within one week.

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Ferna157OP•

May I ask what the quantity of the orders was? I only want to order a couple of samples

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TheCant_•

Between 10-25 cigars

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Ferna157OP•

Ok so my order shouldn't be a problem, Many thanks

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RedChivas•

I've received 2 orders from ihavana without any issue (20 and 35 sticks).

Awaiting another order from CoH, we'll see how it goes!

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Ferna157OP•

Hopefully it goes well, also, if you are not present at your home when the package arrives, do you have to pay the tax when picking it up from the post office? Or is there a way to get around it?

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quitehairy•

That's not how it works. If Customs intercept it, the carrier will contact you, typically a letter, with a way to pay the VAT, excise duty and their admin fee. It will only get released once that's all paid, so by the time it gets delivered that's all solved. This assumes you haven't done anything 'cute' with the customs declaration like describing cigars as candles, etc ... in that case Customs might just seize the package and you lose out.

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Ferna157OP•

I meant like, where does it go if I'm not there

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SmartNate•

Please do update OP on how it goes

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Ferna157OP•

Sure, I'm planning on ordering them soon, too samplers of around 5 cigars. Pay on delivery service so hopefully it goes well.

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Brian_M•

Does anything change for orders from the EU after Feb 1st?

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