UK vs EU Lot Guide

Lot sold from EU office

• No VAT applicable to the hammer price.
• An excise fee will apply under EU Directive 2020/262.
• However, the Dutch duty rate applies to all other fees and/or surcharges, as the goods are processed through our EU operations in the Netherlands.
• Shipping charges apply as per our Shipping page.

Lots sold from UK office

• If your bottle remains in the UK (for example, in storage), 20% UK VAT will apply to the storage value.
• If your bottle is shipped to an EU address, UK VAT will not apply.
• Shipping charges apply as per our Shipping page.
• Please also ensure that you are aware of local tax rules in your home country which will apply on the import of items from the UK. These may be subject to local taxes and import duties upon arrival, which are the responsibility of the customer.

Lots sold from UK office with VAT

• If your bottle remains in the UK (for example, in storage), 20% UK VAT is  applied to the hammer price.
• If your bottle is shipped to an EU address, UK VAT will not apply.
• Shipping charges apply as per our Shipping page.
• Please also ensure that you are aware of local tax rules in your home country which will apply on the import of items from the UK. These may be subject to local taxes and import duties upon arrival, which are the responsibility of the customer.

Lots sold from the UK office

• If your bottle remains in the UK (for example, in storage), 20% UK VAT is applied to the storage value.
• If your bottle is shipped outside of the UK, UK VAT will not apply.
• Shipping charges apply as per our Shipping page.
• Please also ensure that you are aware of local tax rules in your home country which will apply on the import of items from the UK. These may be subject to local taxes and import duties upon arrival, which are the responsibility of the customer.

Lots sold from the UK office + VAT

• No VAT applicable to the hammer price.
• However, UK VAT applies to all other fees and/or surcharges.
• Shipping charges apply as per our Shipping page.
• Please also ensure that you are aware of local tax rules in your home country which will apply on the import of items from the UK. These may be subject to local taxes and import duties upon arrival, which are the responsibility of the customer.

Lots sold from the EU office

• No VAT applicable to the hammer price.
• Local tax in your home country may apply.
• Shipping charges apply as per our Shipping page.
• Please also ensure that you are aware of local tax rules in your home country which will apply on the import of items from the EU. These may be subject to local taxes and import duties upon arrival, which are the responsibility of the customer.