No brother , this year i did not order Stewmac this year, but one of my friend is talikig about the purchase it  ~ Ali Sami Farooq

I guess there's a degree of luck involved as to whether the customs officer dealing with your package can be bothered to chase after small amounts of VAT.

I got caught by this twice over the last few years so I don’t bother getting anything from SM. I try and source in England, Europe (may now prove difficult!) or make my own tools if I can.

Just incase anyone is interested...... 

https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/tools-by-job/tools-for-binding/binding-router-guide.html  

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Just incase anyone is interested...... 

ooh at that price.. very tempting

I got caught by this twice over the last few years so I don’t bother getting anything from SM. I try and source in England, Europe (may now prove difficult!) or make my own tools if I can.

Yeah same here, sometimes I do order from SM, as I still have the membership, so at least shipping is cheap 😀

Why did you buy that vernier for £48?  You can buy them here in the UK for£15 !

I ordered a bridge, nut slotting files, rubbers and a couple of other bits. Can't remember the cost but I was certainly expecting a bill or customs release to arrive, but never did. That said I have ordered from US before (not guitar related) and got stung at a time when I wasn't aware of import taxes. As others have said there does indeed seem to be an element of luck involved.

As others have said there does indeed seem to be an element of luck involved.

I can confirm that it is similar for at least Belgium, Sometimes you get lucky sometimes you have to pay extra. Although I think, the last couple of months customs is more active since Brexit and new rules with regards to VAT.