Customs Grrrrouse

[vandanamu]

I'm a sole trader trading in organic cotton bags. I source my orders in the UK and have them printed and sewn by my unit in Southern India. I run the unit on an ethical basis, paying the women I employ fair wages and good working conditions.

Lately, every single parcel of mine has been intercepted by the Customs and I have to pay £28 to have them released. Last year it used to be one every 20 parcels or so. But lately, the frequency has increased alarmingly and I am unable to comprehend why. Especially since the parcels are untampered with and I really have no recourse.

My margins are pitifully small and I'm frustrated at having to pay HMRC every time!

 

[KidsBeeHappy]

I'm a sole trader trading in organic cotton bags. I source my orders in the UK and have them printed and sewn by my unit in Southern India. I run the unit on an ethical basis, paying the women I employ fair wages and good working conditions.

Lately, every single parcel of mine has been intercepted by the Customs and I have to pay £28 to have them released. Last year it used to be one every 20 parcels or so. But lately, the frequency has increased alarmingly and I am unable to comprehend why. Especially since the parcels are untampered with and I really have no recourse.

My margins are pitifully small and I'm frustrated at having to pay HMRC every time!

Seems to me that what you are saying is that you have a business, which when operated properly, doesn't make money.:|