DIPPRIV4200 - Goods and services for the official use of entitled missions: purchases made in the UK

There are no provisions for relief from VAT and/or duty on taxable purchases made in the UK by entitled missions except for:

  • the purchase of motor vehicles (see DIPPRIV6000)
  • the withdrawal from a UK customs warehouse of alcohol and tobacco products (see DIPPRIV3800)
  • hydrocarbon oils (see DIPPRIV3600)
  • certain limited entitlements as granted by the FCO (see DIPPRIV9200)