VAT is the European Union tax.

All orders going to destinations in the European Union have the 17.5% VAT tax added.
This is also added to shipping charges if an item you have ordered is subject to VAT.

Many of the products we sell, maps, wall maps, books etc, are not liable for VAT.

If your order is going to North America or another country outside the European Union
you can click the exempt button during the ordering process to reduce VAT to zero.