Inexplicable variation in import duties may be due to the application of the wrong tax rates.
Import duties for goods purchased outside the EU and imported are defined by TARIC codes.
TARIC Consultation
I'm expecting a bill for import duty on an exhaust pipe. When it arrives I'll be checking that they have applied the correct rate - which is a surprisingly modest 3% rate! (VAT and handling charge also applies though)
For anyone who feels he\she was overcharged it might be worth checking the above link. Be warned it does involve a bit of trawling to find the category that applies.
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