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The website contradicts itself, it suggests if you are sending a gift over £39 then its charged import duty:
'Goods sent as a gift that are over £39 in value are liable to Import VAT.'
but also states:
Goods value: £0.01 to £135
Customs charges applicable: No Customs Duty No Import VATSo I'm still none the wiser!
From Gov.uk website:
Notice 143: a guide for international post users
(Updated 13 January 2021)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-143-a-guide-for-international-post-users/notice-143-a-guide-for-international-post-users
So for private sales under £135, no Customs Duty and no Import VAT.
Which leaves Excise Duty...
From Gov.uk website:
UK Trade Tariff: excise duties, reliefs, drawbacks and allowances
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-trade-tariff-excise-duties-reliefs-drawbacks-and-allowances/uk-trade-tariff-excise-duties-reliefs-drawbacks-and-allowances
It appears that bike frames and bike parts in general are therefore not subject to Excise Duty.
So (in theory) whether I put 'Gift' or 'Other', neither should incur any extra charges on a 20 yr old, under-£100 mtb frame.