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What is the difference between getting seized and paying VAT to customs?

When you get seized your items are confiscated, usually not recoverable and destroyed. In other words: total loss

The much milder outcome of a customs inspection is paying VAT. In that case you have to pay taxes depending on the worth of your items.

added: 6/26/2023

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