# Can I (from US) Pay EU VAT?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-from-us-pay-eu-vat/687299>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [April 29, 2014, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-from-us-pay-eu-vat/687299 "2014-04-29T18:50:39Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 29, 2014, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-from-us-pay-eu-vat/687299/1 "2014-04-29T18:50:39Z")

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I sent a package to a friend in UK. Its being held for VAT/charges due. How can I pay for the charges? I dont want him to have to pay for a gift I sent. I want to get it paid so he can receive my gift.