Posted: Wed Feb 3, 2021 12:46pm
Hi,
This is currently a bit of a minefield.
Some members of the forum report packages getting through without any problems, however it is highly likely that if it is picked up by customs you will be charged duty and VAT, on both the cost of the goods and P&P + a handling charge.
My wife ordered some dress making fabric from the UK at Christmas, unfortunately it was not dispatched until the new year. I think the original cost was about £150 and then there was £15 P&P. The parcel has been stuck in Madrid for two weeks, she received a form to be completed and was subsequently asked for further information. Once everything was accepted she had to pay approx €85 for duty/VAT/Handling Charge, this had to be paid before they would release the parcel This has been done, but as of today the parcel has not been received, although we are relatively confident it will arrive in due course. Whilst annoying it is now one of those facts of life for the moment.
As I say some members have not had these problems....so clearly you could take your chances and maybe you will also be lucky.
Not sure this actually helps but as you can see from our experience it is best to be for-warned.
Regards.