> If an EU country is owed tax by people resident within its borders, then perhaps the country's tax authorities should arrange for it to be collected, rather than relying on some foreign entity (e.g. Chinese company) to collect it.
That's the case, no? When I order stuff from AliExpress, the seller's only responsibility is to declare the item value honestly, it's then up to the carrier and local customs to charge VAT, import duties and fees.
That's the case, no? When I order stuff from AliExpress, the seller's only responsibility is to declare the item value honestly, it's then up to the carrier and local customs to charge VAT, import duties and fees.