Hi @hilarylbryan
Just to clarify - is the VAT actually shown on the invoice?
If so, this is VAT paid in the EU country - it should not be entered on your VAT return as you cannot reclaim it from UK VAT.
(as an aside, this is not Brexit-related, it was ever thus!)
The seller should have zero-rated (for export).
You then pay UK Import VAT - either at point of entry (direct to HMRC or to the courier) or by using Post VAT Accounting method (PVA VAT Code in QBO).
Hope this helps.