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Does the VAT charge apply to items shipped to other countries as well? I have seen a few things in European catalogs that I like and do not understand how VAT may apply to an American buyer.



In the same way that visitors to the UK can buy goods in High Street stores and not pay VAT, I'm pretty certain you won't have to pay it if it's shipped abroad.
Don't take my word for it though, check with the seller first!!

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