Re: [OT] US to UK - VAT/Duty

["mark_harrison_uk2" <mph@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The official answer:

1: Hang onto to faulty goods

2: Get form C&E 1179 from the local customs office.

3: Do not destroy the faulty Roomba until you have received the OK
from HMC&E. In principle, they have the right to inspect the goods /
dispose of them themselves to make sure they are really gone.

4: You WILL have to pay the duty / VAT on import of the new one, but
will be able to claim it back provided you've got C&E 1179 filled in
an accepted OK.

Regards,

Mark


--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Mark McCall" <lists@a...> wrote:
> I have a warranty replacement Roomba coming over from the US. My
mate needs
> to post it on to me, and put a value and description on it.
>
> We have to put the proper value I assume in case it gets lost and we
need to
> claim on the insurance.  However I don't want to get hit with Vat
and Duty.
> Is there a proper way to describe the package (Warranty Replacement?).
>
> M.