Jones Geo Marine

Tax / VAT / GST Policy

Last updated: June 2026

This Tax Policy explains how taxes, VAT, GST, and import duties are applied to purchases made through Jones GeoMarine Technologies (the “Site”). By placing an order, you agree to the tax terms described below.

1. Overview

International orders may be subject to:

  • VAT (Value Added Tax)
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Sales tax (US states)
  • Import duties
  • Customs clearance fees
  • Brokerage or handling fees

Tax rules vary by destination country. This policy outlines how we handle taxes for major regions including the European Union, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, United States, and Canada. For other Countries and areas, the policy will adapt to their laws and regulations.

2. European Union (EU) VAT – IOSS

For orders shipped to EU member states:

2.1 Orders under €150

We may collect VAT at checkout under the Import One‑Stop Shop (IOSS) system.

  • VAT is displayed and charged at checkout
  • Your parcel clears customs faster
  • No additional VAT is collected upon delivery

2.2 Orders over €150

IOSS does not apply.

  • VAT and import duties may be collected by customs upon arrival
  • The customer is responsible for these charges

3. United Kingdom (UK) VAT

For orders shipped to the UK:

  • Orders under £135: VAT may be collected at checkout
  • Orders over £135: VAT and duties may be collected upon import

Unless otherwise stated, the customer is responsible for import charges.

4. Australia & New Zealand – GST

For orders shipped to Australia or New Zealand:

  • We may collect 10% GST (Australia) or 15% GST (New Zealand) at checkout
  • If GST is not collected at checkout, the customer may be charged by customs upon arrival

GST rules apply to both low‑value and high‑value goods depending on local regulations.

5. United States – Sales Tax

The United States does not charge federal VAT.

However, depending on the destination state:

  • State sales tax may apply
  • Marketplace or logistics partners may collect tax
  • Some states require tax on online purchases

If applicable, sales tax will be shown at checkout.

5.1 Import Duties

Most consumer goods under $800 enter duty‑free under the de minimis rule. Larger or specialized equipment may be subject to customs review.

6. Canada – GST / HST / PST

For orders shipped to Canada:

  • GST/HST/PST may apply depending on the province
  • Taxes may be collected at checkout or upon import

Unless otherwise stated, the customer is responsible for import duties.

7. Import Duties & Customs Fees

Depending on your country’s regulations, your order may be subject to:

  • Import duties
  • Customs inspection fees
  • Brokerage fees
  • Handling charges

Unless explicitly stated as Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), these charges are the customer’s responsibility.

For shipping terms, please refer to our Shipping Policy.

8. Who Pays the Taxes?

We collect taxes at checkout when:

  • Required by law (EU IOSS, UK VAT, AU/NZ GST)
  • Required by payment processors (Stripe / PayPal compliance)
  • Local regulations mandate pre‑collection

Customer pays taxes upon delivery when:

  • Order exceeds IOSS/UK thresholds
  • Destination country requires import duties
  • Shipping method is DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid)
  • Local customs requires additional fees

9. Incorrect Tax Calculation

If you believe tax was incorrectly applied:

  1. Contact us via our Email: support@jonesgeomarine.cc
  2. Provide your order number and destination country
  3. Our team will review and respond within 2–3 business days

10. Changes to Tax Regulations

Tax laws change frequently. We reserve the right to update this policy to comply with new regulations.