International Shipping Information
EU Taxes & Customs Information
Orders shipped from the UK to the EU are now subject to EU import VAT at your country’s VAT rate.
All orders are sent on a DAP (Delivered at Place) basis. This means:
VAT and any import duties must be paid directly to the courier before delivery.
The courier will contact you in advance to arrange payment.
At checkout, you will see the product total without VAT. Estimated VAT and duties will be calculated and displayed at checkout and will be required to be payable to our courier - DHL - before delivery is made.
Please note: final charges may include:
VAT at the local rate (based on where the shipment clears customs)
A delivery agent handling fee
For questions, email us at sales@michaelstewart.co.uk.
Upcoming Changes to US Shipping
On 30 July 2025, the US Government announced new customs regulations, effective 29 August 2025.
The duty-free threshold ($800 ‘de minimis’) will be reduced to $0. This means:
All imports will now be subject to duty.
Additional tariffs will also apply, depending on the country of manufacture.
When you shop with Michael Stewart Menswear, your checkout and delivery costs will now show:
- Item price
- Shipping & handling charge
- Duty charge
- Tariff charge
Example:
Items made in France: +15% tariff
Items made in the UK: +10% tariff
A full tariff list is available on the official White House website. These fees will be calculated and displayed at checkout and will be required to be payable to our courier - DHL - before delivery is made.
Terms & Conditions of International Orders
Michael Stewart Menswear Ltd has no control over import duties, VAT, or customs charges.
Exact charges vary by country and are set by your government, not by us.
DHL’s systems will estimate these fees at checkout, but the final amount is confirmed by customs.
The amount you pay to Michael Stewart Ltd at checkout is only for the item(s) and shipping.
Important:
The customer is fully responsible for any parcels returned due to unpaid customs charges.
If a parcel is returned, we will deduct postal fees, return shipping costs, customs charges, and handling fees from any refund.
Placing an order with us means you accept these terms.