• Slightly random, but if anybody would know/have an idea, I'd be grateful.

    Currently visiting my homeland (Czech Republic) for my birthday (visiting from UK).

    I've received a birthday present worth around £1000 (kitchen robot/food processor)

    I need to get it back with me to UK.
    Don't want to go with Ryanair as not sure if they accept such a big box on the plane and also: more expensive than posting, don't trust how they handle the box, just overall extra hassle when already travelling with 2 bags...

    Decided to go with posting by courier.
    But now the main question is:
    Do I get charged Customs Duty, Excise Duty, Import VAT and other stuff?

    Can I still get charged when I'm sending myself a package (a gift), which doesn't have any invoice inside, it's not brand new anymore (I've unboxed it, checked it out)?

    Really confused about this.

    Thanks so much.

  • Can I still get charged when I'm sending myself a package (a gift), which doesn't have any invoice inside, it's not brand new anymore (I've unboxed it, checked it out)?

    Yes, you have to pay. You should fill out customs paperwork for your courier declaring the value and without it might be rejected. I don't know if you will actually get checked.

  • I would bubble wrap it and bring it in my luggage.

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