Avea UK Shipping: Delivery Times, Customs & Duties
Complete guide to ordering Avea supplements from the UK: shipping costs, delivery times, customs duties, and what to expect.
# Avea UK Shipping: Delivery Times, Customs & Duties
## Summary
Avea ships to the United Kingdom from our EU warehouse. Standard delivery takes 5-7 business days. UK customers may be subject to import duties and VAT on orders over £135.
## Shipping Options
| Method | Time | Cost | Tracking |
|--------|------|------|----------|
| Standard | 5-7 business days | £8.95 | Yes |
| Express | 2-3 business days | £14.95 | Yes |
| Free shipping | 7-10 business days | Free over £75 | Yes |
## Customs & Duties
**Orders under £135:**
- No additional customs duties
- VAT may be collected at checkout (we handle this)
**Orders over £135:**
- Import duty: typically 0-4% for supplements
- VAT: 20% on (product value + shipping + duty)
- Courier handling fee: £8-12
**Example calculation for £150 order:**
- Product: £150
- Shipping: £8.95
- Duty (2%): £3.18
- VAT (20%): £32.43
- Handling: ~£10
- **Total: ~£204.56**
## Tips for UK Customers
1. **Orders close to £135:** Consider splitting into two orders to avoid duties
2. **Subscribe & Save:** Our subscription ships monthly, each shipment under duty threshold
3. **Express shipping:** Faster but same duty rules apply
4. **Track your order:** Full tracking from dispatch to delivery
## What to Expect
**Day 1-2:** Order processed and dispatched from EU warehouse
**Day 2-4:** In transit to UK
**Day 4-5:** UK customs clearance (may receive duty notification)
**Day 5-7:** Final delivery by Royal Mail or courier
## FAQ
**Q: Will I have to pay customs fees?**
A: Possibly, if your order exceeds £135. We cannot predict exact amounts as it depends on current duty rates and courier fees.
**Q: Can you mark the package as a gift?**
A: No. This would be customs fraud and could result in fines or seizure. All packages are marked with accurate values.
**Q: What if my package is held by customs?**
A: You'll receive a notice to pay duties. Once paid, delivery typically completes within 1-2 days. Contact us if you experience delays beyond 14 days.
**Q: Do you have a UK warehouse?**
A: Not currently. We ship from our EU facility. Post-Brexit, this means customs processing for UK orders.
**Q: Can I return products from the UK?**
A: Yes, within 30 days. However, return shipping costs are the customer's responsibility, and duties paid are not refundable by Avea (contact HMRC for duty refunds on returns).
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*Shipping information current as of December 2025. Customs regulations may change.*