No. The product prices shown on the Something Different Wholesale website exclude VAT.
For UK orders, 20% VAT is added in the basket at checkout.
For EU customers, the VAT rate is calculated automatically based on your delivery location and other relevant account information.
For international customers outside the UK and EU, customs duties, import taxes or handling fees may apply and are the customer's responsibility. These charges are not included in our product prices or shipping costs.
How to check the VAT on your order
- Sign in to your Something Different Wholesale account.
- Add the products you want to your basket.
- Continue to checkout.
- Check the VAT applied to your order before completing payment.
The VAT applied can depend on your delivery location and, for EU customers, your VAT registration status.
How to check EU VAT
For EU orders, visit the EU VAT Rules page for more information about how VAT is calculated.
SDW automatically calculates the appropriate VAT rate using the information provided with your order.
Website prices exclude VAT
Prices displayed on the Something Different Wholesale website are shown excluding VAT.
VAT on UK orders
For UK orders, 20% VAT is added in the shopping basket at checkout.
This means the amount you pay may be higher than the product prices displayed while browsing.
VAT on EU orders
VAT for EU orders is calculated automatically.
The VAT rate can depend on factors including your delivery location and VAT registration status.
For full details, check the EU VAT Rules page before ordering.
Customs duties on EU orders
EU orders are shipped Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), with no additional customs fees or clearance charges to pay after ordering.
Duty and taxes for international customers outside the UK and EU
For customers outside the UK and EU, customs duties, import taxes or handling fees may apply.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility and are not included in SDW product prices or shipping costs.
The amount and type of charge can depend on the destination country.
FAQs
Do Something Different Wholesale prices include VAT?
No. Prices displayed on our website exclude VAT.
How much VAT is added to UK orders?
For UK orders, 20% VAT is added in the basket at checkout.
When is VAT added to my order?
VAT is calculated as part of your order and shown in the basket or checkout process. For EU orders, SDW calculates the applicable VAT rate automatically.
How is VAT calculated for EU orders?
For EU customers, VAT is calculated automatically using information including your delivery location and VAT registration status.
Check the EU VAT Rules page for full details.
Do I need to be VAT registered to order from Something Different Wholesale?
No. You do not need to be VAT registered to purchase from Something Different Wholesale.
Do EU customers have to pay customs charges?
Current SDW EU delivery information states that EU orders are sent Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), so customers do not have additional customs or clearance charges to pay after ordering.
Will I have to pay import duty outside the UK and EU?
You may have to pay customs duties, import taxes or handling fees if your delivery address is outside the UK and EU.
These charges are the customer's responsibility and are not included in SDW product prices or shipping costs.
Are VAT and customs duty the same thing?
No.
VAT is a tax applied to goods and services. Customs duty is a separate charge that may apply when goods enter another country. The charges that apply depend on the destination and circumstances of the order.
Where can I check EU VAT rules?
Visit the Something Different Wholesale EU VAT Rules page for information about how VAT is calculated for EU orders.
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