VAT on Goods Sold by Hand Engineering Limited
VAT stands for value added tax, which is charged on goods sold by Hand Engineering Limited within the European Union (EU). In accordance with the laws governing members of the European Union, Hand Engineering Limited is obliged to charge Irish VAT on all orders delivered to customers, in other member countries of the EU, who are not registered for VAT.
The “Price” amounts displayed for goods sold by Hand Engineering Ltd. are exclusive of VAT. However, your final price will differ depending on the actual VAT rate that applies to your order. You will be able to see your final price inclusive of applicable VAT before you confirm your order, when you have completed your order information (including your delivery address and VAT number where applicable).

• The standard rate of Irish VAT is currently 21%.
• For Vat registered Customers within the EU goods will be taxed at 0% VAT rate.

Notes for VAT registered customers
For zero-rating vat to apply to another person in another EU member state that person must be registered for VAT.  The fiscal authorities in each EU member state have put in place a computerised system that makes it possible for traders to verify the VAT numbers of their customers in other EU member states.  Hand Engineering Ltd. use this system for verification purposes on all new VAT registered customers. You must supply your VAT number upon order if you are to avail of the 0% VAT rate.

If there are any issues with the VAT number supplied by a customer with their order, Hand Engineering will contact you to discuss the issue are not obliged to proceed with the order if complications occur.

Customers outside of the EU
Goods sold by Hand Engineering Ltd. that are dispatched to addresses outside of the European Union are not subject to VAT. For VAT purposes, certain territories (e.g. Canary Islands and the Channel Islands) are regarded as outside the EU.  When ordering goods from www.handengineering.com for delivery to countries outside the EU, you may be subject to import duties and taxes that are levied once the product reaches your country. Any additional charges for customs clearance must be borne by you; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country, so you should contact your local customs office for further information. Additionally, please note that when ordering from Hand Engineering Ltd., you are considered the importer of record and must comply with all laws and regulations of the country in which you are receiving the goods.

Customs Information
For delivery outside of the European Union, you may be subject to import duties and taxes which are levied once the product/package reaches the destination country when ordering goods from Hand Engineering Ltd..
Any additional charges for customs clearance must be borne by you; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be.
Customs policies vary widely from country to country, so you should contact your local customs office for further information. Additionally, please note that when ordering from Hand Engineering Limited, you are considered the importer of record and must comply with all laws and regulations of the country in which you are receiving the goods.
Generally, customs forms for international deliveries will list the value of the contents of your order by product type. Agricultural machinery etc
International customers should be aware that cross-border deliveries are subject to opening and inspection by customs authorities.
Also, we may provide certain order, delivery and product information, such as titles, to our international carriers and such information may be communicated by the carriers to customs authorities in order to facilitate customs clearance and comply with local laws.

Revenue Website of Ireland
If you require further information or clarification on any matter relevant to Irish VAT the Irish revenue website provides a wide range of such information.  It provides information on all taxes and duties relevant.
www.revenue.ie