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Originally Posted by Darren69
I notice that a lot of European suppliers from places like Germany and France are now including a 20% VAT tax in the price.
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The VAT change shouldn't noticeably affect the cost of EU purchases. Yes, you'll have to pay UK VAT at 20% but, against that, you won't be paying whatever the local EU VAT equivalent would be. Since the UK rate is still broadly the same as the EU's, the difference should be minimal.
For example, look at Carpimoto. They're based in, and ship from, Italy and sell worldwide. Before Brexit, an item would have cost the same whether it was to be sent to the UK or any other EU country. But now, a single Brembo disc for my Evo is quoted at €130.74 whereas for Italy the price is €159.50 a difference of 22%, (which is the VAT rate in Italy).
Yes, you'll have to pay UK VAT, (probably to those friendly people at Royal Mail), and maybe import duties too, but you're not going to pay two lots of VAT.
Incidentally, if you buy via an online marketplace, (e.g. eBay, Amazon), and the value of the delivery is under £135, then it's their responsibility to collect and account for the UK VAT, so you pay what you see on the screen and there won't be any additional charges.