POST BREXIT POSTAGE UPDATE
We've spoken to Royal Mail who handle the majority of our post and they say the main change for us is that from January 1st we will be required to attach customs declaration forms to all goods being sent abroad, including to EU destinations. We are also required to do this additional admin electronically which we are told will make for a smoother transition through customs and hopefully, quicker deliveries.
Prior to Brexit, postal prices to EU countries were VAT-exempt or subject to VAT at 20%. From 1 January, we are expecting VAT on postage to EU destinations to change to zero-rated, which is very welcome news. However, as Royal Mail points out, this is subject to current EU and UK government advice, and changes, however unlikely, cannot be ruled out further down the line.
They also point out that the current COVID-related surcharges that have made international postage so much more expensive, are likely to remain in place until the pandemic is under control and air freight availability returns to normal levels. This, of course, applies to our customers in US, Canada, Australia and other worldwide locations.
In addition to Royal Mail, we have enlisted the services of UPS for faster, fully tracked courier deliveries. You will soon be able to select this option when ordering from our main PS and PS2 websites.
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