Do I have to pay FedEx duty and tax invoice?

Do I have to pay FedEx duty and tax invoice?

The contract of carriage with FedEx states that the shipper is ultimately liable for any duties and taxes assessed on the shipment. If the receiver refuses the package, or the third-party FedEx account holder refuses to pay for duties and taxes, the original shipper will be billed for them.

Can you dispute FedEx charges?

With FedEx® Billing Online, you can dispute an invoice or shipment – once you’ve sent a request, we aim to get back to you within three to five business days. Please note that any disputes related to invoices should be submitted by the sender within 30 days from the date of the invoice or the invoice due date.

How do I dispute a FedEx invoice?

How to dispute an invoice:

1. Log in to FedEx® Billing Online.
2. On the ‘Account summary’ page, select the invoice you want to dispute.
3. In the ‘Invoice detail view’ section, click ‘Dispute invoice’
4. In the ‘Dispute entire invoice’ section, select a reason for the dispute.
5. Click ‘Dispute’

Why have I received a duty and tax invoice from FedEx?

FedEx pays the Duty and Tax charges on your behalf to ensure we can deliver your shipment as quickly as possible. This incurs an administration fee of 2.5% of the combined Duty and VAT charge or £12.00 (whichever is greater).

What happens if you don’t pay FedEx tax invoice?

The contract of carriage with FedEx states that the shipper is ultimately liable for any duties and taxes assessed on the shipment. If the receiver refuses the package, or the third-party FedEx account holder refuses to pay for duties and taxes, the original shipper will be billed for them.

Why is FedEx charging me customs?

Duties and taxes are imposed to generate revenue and protect local industry. You generally have to pay them at the time of import, before the goods are released for delivery. There are some reliefs for private importers (e.g. gifts, moving home) and for commercial shipments with country specific regulations.