I understood that Value Added Tax for goods is not charged if they exported out of the country. But I got a UK VAT being charged for my purchase from a UK company. The shipment was sent straight to Singapore direct from the UK company. Is UK different in their VAT rule? Thanks. Ling SM _______________________________________________ http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist