charizardespana:
xuzu:
I think there are 100 ways you can interpret the rules and how it’s written, you can get into a philosophical discussion about if the card is the same or not. I wouldn’t say the answer is obvious one way or the other, you can make a fair case for both, but ultimately it’s down to the governments decision to impose it or not. In my opinion the most likely scenario is it is just an area that is fortunately overlooked, as @kaldoverde says collectibles are a very complex thing to define and manage and tax laws really need to be well defined and managed. It probably is such a tiny amount of money overall it’s not worth their time to look into it for review, luckily for us.
If you’re in the EU, you should not have to pay VAT on any service provided in the USA (and vice versa). Only imported goods are subject to tax. Worst case is that the gentleman in Holland would have to pay VAT on the cost of return shipping/insurance, but not the service of grading.
I can only speak for the law in the Netherlands.
kemost
March 19, 2022, 12:28am
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Same in Norway (but we have 25%)
You’re technically buying a service in the USA, which isnt subject to VAT. You may have to pay a fee for handling the item on the return (to process everything correctly) and also VAT on the return shipping - but that should be it.
For anyone interested, I am subbing directly to BGS from EU for the first time.
I contacted UPS customs team and asked them what was needed to remove liability for customs duties etc on the return.
The initial person I spoke to didnt know much, but I was transferred to someone who gave a huge list of things needed.
I also contacted BGS and they seemed well versed in it, and stated they mark the goods as “Returned Items”.
My business sells and buys services from the USA all the time and we never have to Pay VAT, if you have a valid EU fiscal ID.
Will be interesting to see what happens, cards should be back in a month. Might make a post on it!
A good video to watch on submitting (this is to CGC but still applies) www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1ypeF0gA3U
charizardespana:
For anyone interested, I am subbing directly to BGS from EU for the first time.
I contacted UPS customs team and asked them what was needed to remove liability for customs duties etc on the return.
The initial person I spoke to didnt know much, but I was transferred to someone who gave a huge list of things needed.
I also contacted BGS and they seemed well versed in it, and stated they mark the goods as “Returned Items”.
My business sells and buys services from the USA all the time and we never have to Pay VAT, if you have a valid EU fiscal ID.
Will be interesting to see what happens, cards should be back in a month. Might make a post on it!
You are wrong, also on services you have to pay VAT. A lot of people overhere also always thought they didn’t have to pay it.
But since july last year there is a new law and everything entering the EU is now checked. (or should be).
rainbowgym:
charizardespana:
For anyone interested, I am subbing directly to BGS from EU for the first time.
I contacted UPS customs team and asked them what was needed to remove liability for customs duties etc on the return.
The initial person I spoke to didnt know much, but I was transferred to someone who gave a huge list of things needed.
I also contacted BGS and they seemed well versed in it, and stated they mark the goods as “Returned Items”.
My business sells and buys services from the USA all the time and we never have to Pay VAT, if you have a valid EU fiscal ID.
Will be interesting to see what happens, cards should be back in a month. Might make a post on it!
You are wrong, also on services you have to pay VAT. A lot of people overhere also always thought they didn’t have to pay it.
But since july last year there is a new law and everything entering the EU is now checked. (or should be).
I was half right. The VAT is tax deductible, you can remove it when you complete your tax returns.