UPS customs charge help

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[potter]

Hi, Wasn't sure whether this was the best place to put this topic, if it isn't im sorry 

I am expecting my delivery of world of harry potter 3D cards next mon/tues  by UPS worldwide express which takes 1-2 days to arrive  , does anyone know what UPS do about customs charges to be paid I paid $370.75/£185.92 incling shipping costs for 5 boxes, do they collect the customs charge on delivery or invoice you after they have delivered 

[kbmum]

I believe your question was already answered in the 3D thread.  Check out post #80 here:

http://www.theyakshack.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,4989.msg86196.html#msg86196

[potter]

I believe your question was already answered in the 3D thread. 

Are TNT the same has UPS then, because thats where the links goes to 

[kbmum]

TNT and UPS are not the same.  This is what Rich With Cards posted:

I havent dealt with TNT recently but seem to remember them asking for payment upon delivery. With parcel force you normally get a letter sent out to advise that there is a customs charge to pay before they try to deliver it. DHL will deliver first but then send a customs invoice afterwards. UPS will normally deliver and ask for payment upon delivery.
Either way you will pay an extra 20% based upon the shipment value if over £36.

[Nienna]

Steve: USPS parcels are normally delivered by Parcel Force, TNT is a different carrier altogether as is DHL. Some US sellers use DHL to send the bigger stuff abroad - trust me, DHL are definitely nothing to do with either USPS or Parcel Force.
Rich's advice is absolutely sound as he's dealt with all of them.