Tax

The 27 countries of the European Union levy a Value Added Tax (VAT). This sales tax is included in the retail price. The 20% (10% for some items, see below) tax is computed from the NET sales price, NOT the gross sales price, as in US sales taxes.

This means VAT tax is added to the net product price in the first place. To remove this tax for all customers OUTSIDE the European Union, we REMOVE it from the sales price at check-out. The 20% (or 10%) tax is added for all European Union (EU) customers.

Our posted prices therefore include this tax, which is then removed for all NON EU customers at check-out. If you were to multiply the posted product price by 100, divide by 120 to get the NET PRODUCT PRICE ex 20% (or10%) VAT you would find that price is 20% (or 10%) less than the price (including VAT) posted on our product category pages. Teas, jams & preserves carry a 10% VAT rate.

Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy. All proprietary information is used by us only and it is never provided to third parties. Any information you share with us is held with the utmost care and security.

Our Internet site is intended to be a service to you and we respect your privacy. In order to provide you with the best products, timely information and quality customer service, we record some information from your visit to our site. Examples of such information include your name, postal address, e-mail address and telephone number. meinl.com does not sell, rent, loan or share any information with others.

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