Imports: The process and duration of paying tax

[THE FNG]

I've ordered 2 R.I.F's from Hong Kong and I noticed on the tracking website that as of 6:10pm today, the item was in customs here in the U.K awaiting custom's charging. UKARA number was printed on the box.

My question isn't how much will the customs duty/tax be; my question is what is the process of paying said charge?

I was hoping to have the weapon by tomorrow or Saturday but I was wondering would the process of paying the charge require me to go to a post office and pay before I am allowed the parcel and how long it might take?

Thanks in advance,

FNG

PS. apologies if this isn't in the right section

 

[Tariq]

Will have to wait for it to be paid before it will be shipped to you.

Usually the delivery company will pay for it, then deliver you a note saying that you need to pay them the charges, plus a handling fee.

They will then deliver it the next day after you have paid them back.

Very much doubt you will get it ready for saturday.

 

[THE FNG]

Dammit. Thanks for the quick reply!

 

[ScoobySnacks]

Yup. With Royal mail, they sting you for the cost, plus a huge handling fee. I bought something from the states, and the import duty was 10p or something ridiculous, but RM lumped an £8 handling fee on top!

Thieving b######s!

I had to go to the post office to pay the fee and collect, though I think they would take payment at the door if you're in when they come to deliver.