Shipping & Taxes

TOP DOWN TRADING – SHIPPING & TAXES

SHIPPING OVERVIEW

We supply parcels, pallets, and container shipments to UK and international customers.

Orders range from small cartons to full container loads (up to 40ft high cube).

We aim to provide cost-effective, efficient delivery solutions tailored to the size and destination of your order.

UK SHIPPING (MAINLAND)

• Parcels and pallet deliveries to most mainland UK addresses are free of charge
• Exclusions may apply (including the Highlands, islands, and remote areas)
• Additional charges may apply where necessary

 

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

We ship worldwide.

For export orders:

• A guide shipping quote may be provided before purchase, based on estimated volume
• A final shipping cost can only be confirmed once the order is processed and the dimensions and weight are known

To obtain a quotation, you may be asked to provide:

• Full delivery address
• Contact number

 

IMPORTANT – SHIPPING QUOTATIONS

• Pre-order quotes are estimates only
• Final shipping costs may vary depending on the actual volume and weight
• Accurate shipping quotations are provided after order processing

 

TRANSFER OF RISK

All goods are sold on a business-to-business basis.

Risk in the Goods passes to the Buyer:

• Upon dispatch from our warehouse
• Or upon collection by the Buyer or their nominated carrier

From this point onwards, the Buyer is responsible for:

• Loss
• Damage
• Delay
• Non-delivery

 

DELIVERY RESPONSIBILITY

Where delivery is arranged by Top Down Trading (free or paid), this is provided as a convenience only.

The Seller acts as an agent on behalf of the Buyer, and the performance of the carrier is outside of the Seller’s control.

EXPORT VAT & TAXES

VAT treatment depends on the nature of the transaction.

• UK Orders
• VAT is applied where applicable.
• Certain categories (e.g. children’s clothing) may be zero-rated.
• Export Orders

Orders may be VAT-exempt where:

• The goods are exported outside the UK
• Valid export evidence is obtained

This may include:

• Shipping arranged by the Seller
• Or a verified shipment through the Buyer’s nominated carrier

 

IMPORTANT – VAT RESPONSIBILITY

• VAT exemption is subject to compliance with UK regulations
• The Buyer may be required to provide supporting documentation
• If valid export evidence is unavailable, VAT may apply

 

IMPORT DUTIES & TAXES (INTERNATIONAL BUYERS)

For international orders, the Buyer is responsible for:

• Import duties
• Local taxes
• Customs clearance requirements

We strongly recommend checking your country’s import regulations before placing an order.

PRICING

• All product prices are exclusive of VAT
• VAT will be added at checkout, where applicable
• Prices are subject to change without notice, but confirmed orders will not be affected

 

FINAL NOTE

We aim to provide reliable and cost-effective shipping solutions; however, all orders are processed within the framework of wholesale logistics and international trade.

By placing an order, the Buyer acknowledges and agrees to this Shipping & Taxes policy.