Changes to customs charges and postal requirements

Wed, 10 Mar 2021

People are being reminded that postal goods, received from outside of the UK, may now be subject to import duties.

It comes after Isle of Man Customs and Excise reported an increase in queries since changes were introduced from 1 January 2021 following Brexit. The changes include the charge of Customs Duty, Excise Duty and VAT on goods arriving from the EU.

The Customs and Excise Division is responsible for collecting any charges due on goods arriving through the post and, if applicable, will send a letter detailing any payment required. The goods will not be released until all tax and duties have been paid. The charges can easily be paid using Government Online Services at https://services.gov.im.

Further details on customs and excise is available at www.gov.im/categories/tax-vat-and-your-money/customs-and-excise.