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[AnalysisFailed]

So, living in the USA, we do not have VAT tax, which is basically a sales tax prevalent across the EU. When shipping to countries that do not have VAT, EU retailers are not required to charge the VAT fee. Unfortunately the retailer I am looking at does not ship to the US. So, I'm looking for a way to ship from this retailer to a country that they do ship to that doesn't have the VAT tax, and then have it shipped to me.

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I'd just schedule a pickup from the business but the VAT tax is prohibitive on a $3000 purchase.

My google fu is not strong this day, and I am wondering if any of you wonderful folks have any experience setting up pickups and deliveries over multiple courier services, or if that's even possible in anyone's experience without having a willing third party that you trust.

[martinuzz]

So, living in the USA, we do not have VAT tax, which is basically a sales tax prevalent across the EU. When shipping to countries that do not have VAT, EU retailers are not required to charge the VAT fee.

I think that only applies to companies shipping to companies. When shipping to an end user, I do believe EU companies will have to charge you the VAT (or it will be their loss).

[Reelya]

Don't almost all Americans have state sales taxes? Also some counties and cities add additional sales taxes. In a nation with VAT, you'll usually find that the idea that a city could interfere with commerce by adding its own taxes is an abhorrent idea.

[AnalysisFailed]

Nah, I'm in one of the two states without sales tax, it's doubly great, because I don't even pay the sales tax from online retailers in the USA. I don't think the VAT is a negative personally. But if I'm not required to pay it, I'd definitely prefer not to.

And as a consumer you don't have to pay vat tax if you're not in the EU. Some businesses will zero rate you if they're a physical reseller and you can prove you're not an EU citizen if you just walk in. And for instance, if I shipped to one of the English Channel Islands, no VAT charged as they didn't join the EU (which I did verify through their site).

[TheBiggerFish]

I don't have advice but I wish you luck.