Annoying is not strong enough!
Here is a long version of a short story. But then this is my blog right?
My wife and I just recently sent some surprise presents to some family members in Hungary. Shipping was handled by the people we bought the gifts from. They said, no problem, UPS delivers to Hungary, don't worry. For some mysterious reason they added a 6% Netherlands tax to the shipping charge.
Yesterday, we found out that the family member for whom the package was intended to, received a call from UPS Hungary requesting tax id numbers and other personal information, because the package is currently being held at Budapest Airport and will not be released until duty is being paid. What's more, if not released UPS will charge a storing fee. There goes the element of surprise.
Did you ever hear anything like this? Apparently what's behind this is that the package was routed through England and since the UK left the European Union, duty must be paid on everything from there.
This is dirty business to say the least. Why UPS didn't tell us beforehand they accepted the assignment? They claim to be the experts. on international shipping'
My wife and I were in contact with UPS, UPS Hungary and everybody else trying to solve this but so far with no result. They all claim that this is a Brexit restriction.
If the UK stayed in the EU nothing like this would have happened.
Thank you, Elizabeth!
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