Shipping Policies
Customer Responsibility for Costs
When purchasing from us internationally, the customer is solely responsible for all costs associated with the delivery. This includes:
- Shipping Costs: The fee paid at checkout to cover the transport of the goods.
- Import Duties & Taxes: Any local VAT, customs duties, or processing fees levied by your country’s customs authorities.
- Clearance Fees: Any additional administrative fees charged by the local courier for customs handling.
Please be aware that these charges are not collected by us and must be paid by the recipient upon arrival in the destination country.
Shipping Service & Adjustments
We utilize Evri as our primary forwarding carrier from the UK. Once the parcel reaches your country, it is handed over to a local postal or courier service for final delivery.
- Rate Accuracy: While we aim to provide accurate shipping quotes at checkout, international logistics costs can fluctuate. We reserve the right to contact you regarding your order if additional funds are required to cover the actual shipping service cost to your specific country.
- Address Accuracy: Please ensure your shipping address is entered correctly. Once dispatched, we cannot re-route deliveries.
EU Policies & Regulations
For customers within the European Union, we strictly follow current import regulations. All shipments are sent on a DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) basis unless otherwise arranged. This means you will be required to pay your local country's VAT and any applicable duties before the parcel is delivered.
- Business Orders: If you are a registered business and wish to purchase without UK VAT to utilize a DDU service, please contact us prior to placing your order at: web@autosiliconehoses.com.
Delivery Attempts & Refusals
- Unpaid Charges: If a parcel is returned to us because the recipient refused to pay the required import duties or taxes, the original shipping cost is non-refundable.
- Failed Delivery: If the courier attempts delivery three times without success, the parcel will be returned to the UK. Reshipping the item will incur a new shipping charge to be covered by the customer.
For tracking updates or specific inquiries regarding your country's regulations, please Contact Us.