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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by kendo on Mar 7, 2013 22:50:13 GMT 1, I thought i'd share my recent experience in the hope that it might aid others.
- I purchased quite an expensive original piece of art from the States and imported it to the UK.
- The full value was declared on the parcel so it was held in customs with charges applied.
- VAT at 20% was applied resulting in a hefty three digit charge, which I paid to release the item.
- I downloaded the following form BOR286 (link) and filled out the required fields.
- Within the area to explain why I believed charges were incorrecty applied I referred to Section XXI & quoted the commodity code of 9701100000 - this will reduce the VAT from 20% to 5%.
- The link to the commodity code can be found here: Commodity Code (link)
- I then sent the form away (signed for) with as much evidence I could including proof that it was an original piece.
In conclusion, today I received notification that they have reduced my charge from 20% to 5% resulting in a three figure refund. It took about three months for it to happen but definitely worth it in the long run. Since then I have bought another piece from the same gallery and asked them to include the commodity code, this has resulted in charges being applied at 5% - no three month wait!
I've tried to keep it short and to the point, hopefully it'll help others. Cheers.
I thought i'd share my recent experience in the hope that it might aid others. - I purchased quite an expensive original piece of art from the States and imported it to the UK. - The full value was declared on the parcel so it was held in customs with charges applied. - VAT at 20% was applied resulting in a hefty three digit charge, which I paid to release the item. - I downloaded the following form BOR286 (link) and filled out the required fields. - Within the area to explain why I believed charges were incorrecty applied I referred to Section XXI & quoted the commodity code of 9701100000 - this will reduce the VAT from 20% to 5%.
- The link to the commodity code can be found here: Commodity Code (link) - I then sent the form away (signed for) with as much evidence I could including proof that it was an original piece. In conclusion, today I received notification that they have reduced my charge from 20% to 5% resulting in a three figure refund. It took about three months for it to happen but definitely worth it in the long run. Since then I have bought another piece from the same gallery and asked them to include the commodity code, this has resulted in charges being applied at 5% - no three month wait! I've tried to keep it short and to the point, hopefully it'll help others. Cheers. |
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by Harveyn on Mar 7, 2013 22:59:47 GMT 1, Great feedback Kendo and something I will certainly use going forward.
Great feedback Kendo and something I will certainly use going forward.
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by kendo on Mar 8, 2013 12:08:28 GMT 1, Great feedback Kendo and something I will certainly use going forward.
I'm glad it will be useful for reference. With the bill I received I was determined to try and do a bit of research to work out the process - in the end it wasn't too difficult and having done it once I wouldn't hesitate to try again.
To try and avoid the wrong charges being applied just ensure the sender includes the appropriate commodity code.
Great feedback Kendo and something I will certainly use going forward. I'm glad it will be useful for reference. With the bill I received I was determined to try and do a bit of research to work out the process - in the end it wasn't too difficult and having done it once I wouldn't hesitate to try again. To try and avoid the wrong charges being applied just ensure the sender includes the appropriate commodity code. |
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by stickitup on Mar 21, 2013 14:32:59 GMT 1, Worth noting as well that if it comes through Customs incorrectly it can takes weeks for TNT/FEDEX/UPS to even think about sorting it correctly
Worth noting as well that if it comes through Customs incorrectly it can takes weeks for TNT/FEDEX/UPS to even think about sorting it correctly
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by letiss on Apr 16, 2013 7:28:26 GMT 1, I bought a print via eBay that cost around £100 from the US and it's still stuck in the UK Customs system after about a month since purchasing, the seller sent it straight away tracked via USPS. I've not had any luck with actually talking to customs about the print as they told me that correspondence will be sent to the recipient when processed. I'm used to prints arriving from the US going straight through customs and then getting an invoice later. I don't want to shaft the seller but it's getting near to the cut off point for a PayPal claim. So I thought this thread was as good as any for advice to get the print out of customs.
I bought a print via eBay that cost around £100 from the US and it's still stuck in the UK Customs system after about a month since purchasing, the seller sent it straight away tracked via USPS. I've not had any luck with actually talking to customs about the print as they told me that correspondence will be sent to the recipient when processed. I'm used to prints arriving from the US going straight through customs and then getting an invoice later. I don't want to shaft the seller but it's getting near to the cut off point for a PayPal claim. So I thought this thread was as good as any for advice to get the print out of customs.
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by Dice on Apr 21, 2013 8:15:23 GMT 1, I bought a print via eBay that cost around £100 from the US and it's still stuck in the UK Customs system after about a month since purchasing, the seller sent it straight away tracked via USPS. I've not had any luck with actually talking to customs about the print as they told me that correspondence will be sent to the recipient when processed. I'm used to prints arriving from the US going straight through customs and then getting an invoice later. I don't want to shaft the seller but it's getting near to the cut off point for a PayPal claim. So I thought this thread was as good as any for advice to get the print out of customs.
Letiss my rae print took 5/6 weeks to arrive once brooklynite gallery sent it. It seemed to sit at each 'processing post' for about a week, I'd give it some time. Ridiculous really but it arrived in the end
I bought a print via eBay that cost around £100 from the US and it's still stuck in the UK Customs system after about a month since purchasing, the seller sent it straight away tracked via USPS. I've not had any luck with actually talking to customs about the print as they told me that correspondence will be sent to the recipient when processed. I'm used to prints arriving from the US going straight through customs and then getting an invoice later. I don't want to shaft the seller but it's getting near to the cut off point for a PayPal claim. So I thought this thread was as good as any for advice to get the print out of customs. Letiss my rae print took 5/6 weeks to arrive once brooklynite gallery sent it. It seemed to sit at each 'processing post' for about a week, I'd give it some time. Ridiculous really but it arrived in the end |
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by shadowuk on May 22, 2013 19:21:36 GMT 1, i wish i read this before i paid for it on my print from the usa :-(
i wish i read this before i paid for it on my print from the usa :-(
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by Deleted on Jul 25, 2013 15:31:24 GMT 1, I thought i'd share my recent experience in the hope that it might aid others. - I purchased quite an expensive original piece of art from the States and imported it to the UK. - The full value was declared on the parcel so it was held in customs with charges applied. - VAT at 20% was applied resulting in a hefty three digit charge, which I paid to release the item. - I downloaded the following form BOR286 (link) and filled out the required fields. - Within the area to explain why I believed charges were incorrecty applied I referred to Section XXI & quoted the commodity code of 9701100000 - this will reduce the VAT from 20% to 5%.
- The link to the commodity code can be found here: Commodity Code (link) - I then sent the form away (signed for) with as much evidence I could including proof that it was an original piece. In conclusion, today I received notification that they have reduced my charge from 20% to 5% resulting in a three figure refund. It took about three months for it to happen but definitely worth it in the long run. Since then I have bought another piece from the same gallery and asked them to include the commodity code, this has resulted in charges being applied at 5% - no three month wait! I've tried to keep it short and to the point, hopefully it'll help others. Cheers.
Time to do this again...!
Is this thread a sticky yet....?
I thought i'd share my recent experience in the hope that it might aid others. - I purchased quite an expensive original piece of art from the States and imported it to the UK. - The full value was declared on the parcel so it was held in customs with charges applied. - VAT at 20% was applied resulting in a hefty three digit charge, which I paid to release the item. - I downloaded the following form BOR286 (link) and filled out the required fields. - Within the area to explain why I believed charges were incorrecty applied I referred to Section XXI & quoted the commodity code of 9701100000 - this will reduce the VAT from 20% to 5%.
- The link to the commodity code can be found here: Commodity Code (link) - I then sent the form away (signed for) with as much evidence I could including proof that it was an original piece. In conclusion, today I received notification that they have reduced my charge from 20% to 5% resulting in a three figure refund. It took about three months for it to happen but definitely worth it in the long run. Since then I have bought another piece from the same gallery and asked them to include the commodity code, this has resulted in charges being applied at 5% - no three month wait! I've tried to keep it short and to the point, hopefully it'll help others. Cheers. Time to do this again...! Is this thread a sticky yet....? |
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by kendo on Jul 27, 2013 15:36:14 GMT 1, I thought i'd share my recent experience in the hope that it might aid others. - I purchased quite an expensive original piece of art from the States and imported it to the UK. - The full value was declared on the parcel so it was held in customs with charges applied. - VAT at 20% was applied resulting in a hefty three digit charge, which I paid to release the item. - I downloaded the following form BOR286 (link) and filled out the required fields. - Within the area to explain why I believed charges were incorrecty applied I referred to Section XXI & quoted the commodity code of 9701100000 - this will reduce the VAT from 20% to 5%.
- The link to the commodity code can be found here: Commodity Code (link) - I then sent the form away (signed for) with as much evidence I could including proof that it was an original piece. In conclusion, today I received notification that they have reduced my charge from 20% to 5% resulting in a three figure refund. It took about three months for it to happen but definitely worth it in the long run. Since then I have bought another piece from the same gallery and asked them to include the commodity code, this has resulted in charges being applied at 5% - no three month wait! I've tried to keep it short and to the point, hopefully it'll help others. Cheers. Time to do this again...! Is this thread a sticky yet....?
Very annoying as it can take ages to hear anything back!
I thought i'd share my recent experience in the hope that it might aid others. - I purchased quite an expensive original piece of art from the States and imported it to the UK. - The full value was declared on the parcel so it was held in customs with charges applied. - VAT at 20% was applied resulting in a hefty three digit charge, which I paid to release the item. - I downloaded the following form BOR286 (link) and filled out the required fields. - Within the area to explain why I believed charges were incorrecty applied I referred to Section XXI & quoted the commodity code of 9701100000 - this will reduce the VAT from 20% to 5%.
- The link to the commodity code can be found here: Commodity Code (link) - I then sent the form away (signed for) with as much evidence I could including proof that it was an original piece. In conclusion, today I received notification that they have reduced my charge from 20% to 5% resulting in a three figure refund. It took about three months for it to happen but definitely worth it in the long run. Since then I have bought another piece from the same gallery and asked them to include the commodity code, this has resulted in charges being applied at 5% - no three month wait! I've tried to keep it short and to the point, hopefully it'll help others. Cheers. Time to do this again...! Is this thread a sticky yet....? Good luck, I have to do it as well! Very annoying as it can take ages to hear anything back! |
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by kendo on Nov 9, 2013 14:34:36 GMT 1, I made another claim using the same method as above and got refunded £82! This re-assessment of custom charges from 20% to 5% is definitely worth doing.
I made another claim using the same method as above and got refunded £82! This re-assessment of custom charges from 20% to 5% is definitely worth doing.
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by kfroms on Dec 6, 2013 11:03:29 GMT 1, Quick thank you from my side for all the advice on this thread! Got a nice customs bill when receiving my Murakami print from Japan. Filled out the forms, send them back to HMRC and got a refund of 107gbp yesterday.
Quick thank you from my side for all the advice on this thread! Got a nice customs bill when receiving my Murakami print from Japan. Filled out the forms, send them back to HMRC and got a refund of 107gbp yesterday.
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by sparky999 on Dec 17, 2013 17:44:30 GMT 1, Yeah I just had a piece shipped from the States to UK and UPS actually called me and asked for the details so they they could put it through at 5% instead of 20%, so if you are getting something shipped from the States ask them to use UPS they seemed pretty clued up on everything.
Yeah I just had a piece shipped from the States to UK and UPS actually called me and asked for the details so they they could put it through at 5% instead of 20%, so if you are getting something shipped from the States ask them to use UPS they seemed pretty clued up on everything.
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by Dave on Jan 29, 2014 6:41:05 GMT 1, Is there VAT charge on prints leaving the UK, and coming into the USA?
Is there VAT charge on prints leaving the UK, and coming into the USA?
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by v on Jan 29, 2014 15:14:57 GMT 1, no
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by v on Jan 29, 2014 15:15:13 GMT 1, No VAT for the US
No VAT for the US
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by letiss on Jun 15, 2014 21:55:20 GMT 1, Anyone started a reclaim for the Japanese Invaders? It looks like they've added 20% rather than 5%. I've not ploughed through this whole thread, but interested to know how easy it is these days to claim back from HMRC?
Anyone started a reclaim for the Japanese Invaders? It looks like they've added 20% rather than 5%. I've not ploughed through this whole thread, but interested to know how easy it is these days to claim back from HMRC?
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by FЯ on Jun 28, 2014 15:43:51 GMT 1, I cannot believe it.
Today i received a print from the states. All over the tube it has the commodity code of 5% reduced vat.
On the customs form it has the commodity code for 5% reduced vat.
Could not have been clearer.
What do the thick prats at border control do?
Put on 20 %
I mean for fuck sake. Dumbass bastards.
If anyone here knows someone who works for border control, pass on the message that the poo on my shie has more worth in its job.
Thanks.
I cannot believe it.
Today i received a print from the states. All over the tube it has the commodity code of 5% reduced vat.
On the customs form it has the commodity code for 5% reduced vat.
Could not have been clearer.
What do the thick prats at border control do?
Put on 20 %
I mean for fuck sake. Dumbass bastards.
If anyone here knows someone who works for border control, pass on the message that the poo on my shie has more worth in its job.
Thanks.
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by Deleted on Aug 20, 2014 13:08:23 GMT 1, When will this madness end?
Just been stung £50 for a £150 print from US - £42 tax plus £8 handling. Not had it delivered yet so not sure of code etc
At least from this thread I know where to go to complain etc
When will this madness end?
Just been stung £50 for a £150 print from US - £42 tax plus £8 handling. Not had it delivered yet so not sure of code etc
At least from this thread I know where to go to complain etc
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by sohohoho on Aug 22, 2014 1:34:22 GMT 1, When will this madness end? Just been stung £50 for a £150 print from US - £42 tax plus £8 handling. Not had it delivered yet so not sure of code etc At least from this thread I know where to go to complain etc
When will this madness end? Just been stung £50 for a £150 print from US - £42 tax plus £8 handling. Not had it delivered yet so not sure of code etc At least from this thread I know where to go to complain etc You've been charged 20% of the cost of the print + the cost of the shipping. Did ask the sender to declare the correct tariff details? Customs aren't to know what's in the package unless the sender makes it clear. |
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by Deleted on Aug 22, 2014 9:44:21 GMT 1, Yes - all very clear on tube outside what contents were and what the value was.
Yes - all very clear on tube outside what contents were and what the value was.
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by reyn on Dec 12, 2014 17:46:36 GMT 1, Great sticky folks  . Great thread. Just bought a print from usa....will have to see which band it gets put in
Great sticky folks . Great thread. Just bought a print from usa....will have to see which band it gets put in |
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by charlespalantine on Nov 19, 2015 8:55:12 GMT 1, I'm a bit confused with all this is there something that has to be written on the packaging and/or customs documents when importing into the uk because i've had a couple of items from the usa that have been marked as drawings or art print yet they still tried to stuff me with 20% and then theres all the rigmorole of getting them to agree to 5% its a pain really
I'm a bit confused with all this is there something that has to be written on the packaging and/or customs documents when importing into the uk because i've had a couple of items from the usa that have been marked as drawings or art print yet they still tried to stuff me with 20% and then theres all the rigmorole of getting them to agree to 5% its a pain really
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by kendo on Oct 2, 2016 19:18:41 GMT 1, I'm not sure whether I got lucky or if their systems have improved but I submitted my claim from 20% to 5% on Tuesday and received a favorable response on Saturday. Definitely worth the time to get £60 back
I'm not sure whether I got lucky or if their systems have improved but I submitted my claim from 20% to 5% on Tuesday and received a favorable response on Saturday. Definitely worth the time to get £60 back |
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by racket on Sept 16, 2017 11:28:55 GMT 1, Just had to pay a vat bill of nearly £80 (70.37 vat plus 8 Royal mail international handling) into the uk from art arriving from us. Package was marked down in value to what looks like 150usd, and package was marked as printed matter (gift).
Any idea how they've come to this figure and getting it refunded?
Just had to pay a vat bill of nearly £80 (70.37 vat plus 8 Royal mail international handling) into the uk from art arriving from us. Package was marked down in value to what looks like 150usd, and package was marked as printed matter (gift).
Any idea how they've come to this figure and getting it refunded?
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by JW on Jan 24, 2018 22:03:32 GMT 1, Anyone have a view on buying a sprayed canvas from a gallery in the US?
Would the 9701100000 commodity code apply here or will I get stung for the full VAT?
Anyone have a view on buying a sprayed canvas from a gallery in the US?
Would the 9701100000 commodity code apply here or will I get stung for the full VAT?
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VAT - Answers from the horses mouth, by sleepyl on Mar 4, 2018 21:25:29 GMT 1, I thought i'd share my recent experience in the hope that it might aid others. - I purchased quite an expensive original piece of art from the States and imported it to the UK. - The full value was declared on the parcel so it was held in customs with charges applied. - VAT at 20% was applied resulting in a hefty three digit charge, which I paid to release the item. - I downloaded the following form BOR286 (link) and filled out the required fields. - Within the area to explain why I believed charges were incorrecty applied I referred to Section XXI & quoted the commodity code of 9701100000 - this will reduce the VAT from 20% to 5%.
- The link to the commodity code can be found here: Commodity Code (link) - I then sent the form away (signed for) with as much evidence I could including proof that it was an original piece. In conclusion, today I received notification that they have reduced my charge from 20% to 5% resulting in a three figure refund. It took about three months for it to happen but definitely worth it in the long run. Since then I have bought another piece from the same gallery and asked them to include the commodity code, this has resulted in charges being applied at 5% - no three month wait! I've tried to keep it short and to the point, hopefully it'll help others. Cheers.
Dear VAT experts, 2 questions:
1) Is there a way to retrieve all parcels info. received through Parcel Force in the last months/years?
2) What commodity code did you use for regular vs hand-embellished prints? 9702000090?
Can we claim 15% on regular and hand embelished prints then?
Thanks,
Sleepyl
I thought i'd share my recent experience in the hope that it might aid others. - I purchased quite an expensive original piece of art from the States and imported it to the UK. - The full value was declared on the parcel so it was held in customs with charges applied. - VAT at 20% was applied resulting in a hefty three digit charge, which I paid to release the item. - I downloaded the following form BOR286 (link) and filled out the required fields. - Within the area to explain why I believed charges were incorrecty applied I referred to Section XXI & quoted the commodity code of 9701100000 - this will reduce the VAT from 20% to 5%.
- The link to the commodity code can be found here: Commodity Code (link) - I then sent the form away (signed for) with as much evidence I could including proof that it was an original piece. In conclusion, today I received notification that they have reduced my charge from 20% to 5% resulting in a three figure refund. It took about three months for it to happen but definitely worth it in the long run. Since then I have bought another piece from the same gallery and asked them to include the commodity code, this has resulted in charges being applied at 5% - no three month wait! I've tried to keep it short and to the point, hopefully it'll help others. Cheers. Thanks Kendo - really clear! Dear VAT experts, 2 questions: 1) Is there a way to retrieve all parcels info. received through Parcel Force in the last months/years? 2) What commodity code did you use for regular vs hand-embellished prints? 9702000090? Can we claim 15% on regular and hand embelished prints then? Thanks, Sleepyl |
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. Great thread. Just bought a print from usa....will have to see which band it gets put in
