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Find out which supplies of children’s clothing or footwear are zero-rated for VAT.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Licence for the export of vintage military vehicles and artillery pieces to EU countries.
Find out which postage stamps are free of VAT and when VAT must be applied to stamps, stamped stationery and other philatelic supplies.
Get help classifying computers, inkjet and toner cartridges and their components.
This guidance summarises the requirements, controls and sanctions that Border Force applies to firearms and offensive weapons when they are imported into the UK.
List of gold coins considered as investment gold coins for VAT exemption as detailed in Group 15 to Schedule 9 of the VAT Act 1994 purposes.
The Treasure Valuation Committee (TVC), comprising of independent antiques or coin experts and a representative of the hobby of metal-detecting, establishes the likely market value of each treasure find. A reward of this value can then be made to the...
You can only import certain goods using an ATA Carnet to claim relief under temporary admission in the UK. Some goods have special conditions attached.
Licensing guidance, good practice on firearms law, and forms for applying for approvals under the law.
Get help to classify electrical equipment such as communication equipment, cameras, and their parts and accessories.
Use form BOR286 if you believe the Customs Duty or import VAT was wrongly calculated on an item you imported by post using Royal Mail or Parcelforce.
Guidance for businesses and individuals on what licence and supporting documentation you need to export firearms, ammunition and related equipment.
This chapter is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every type of asset, instead it provides information relating to assets most likely to be encountered by the official receiver but that are not covered elsewhere in the guidance,...
How to use Method 1 to work out the customs value of your imported goods if you're an importer or clearing agent.
Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
Find out what goods you do not value when when working out the VAT due on import to the UK.
If you make supplies of second hand goods, works of art or antiques and collectors items you can choose to use this simplified margin scheme to account for VAT.
What you need to do to comply with regulations on manufactured products you place on the market in Great Britain.
How to use the Trade Tariff tool or get help to classify your goods, so you pay the right amount of Customs Duty and import VAT.
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