PIC distributor in UK and rest of Europe

[Luciano]

Hi Luciano.

I tried for the first time the Digikey and for an order of 200 euros I had to pay over 150 for import taxes
at the custom clearance! So at least for me, I prefer only from within EC countries.
In Italy, aren't there any import taxes from countries outside EC borders?

Ioannis

Hi Ioannis,

Make sure you order from your "local" Digikey.
(Example for the UK http://uk.digikey.com).

If you are based in the UK and you order from the Digi-Key's UK
catalogue and UK Web site, (http://uk.digikey.com), the prices are
in the British pound sterling and includes all duties. VAT of 17.5%,
along with any applicable brokerage fees, will be due at time of delivery.

If you are based in the UK and you order from the Digi-Key's US
catalogue (www.digikey.com) in US currency, then you are responsible
for all shipping costs, duties, tariffs, brokerage fees, and VAT, if applicable.

Note that your order will be shipped from the US even if you order from
your "local" Digi-Key.

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In Italy the VAT is 20%.

Best regards,

Luciano