Import direct to UK customer

[BCS1205]

We are regular importers of stock for our own resale purposes in the UK. However, we are now importing containers of our own branded products for shipment directly to a UK based customer. Our customer is going to pay the duty and VAT directly via our freight forwarders.

The commercial invoice is addressed to our customer with us listed as the shipper/exporter.

Just to complicate things we are being paid in USD and invoicing in USD.

My question is do I have to charge VAT? (We are VAT registered obviously).

I have searched high and low but can't find any similar problems to refer to!

Any help greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

 

[melissa_wi]

Hi there,

I'm a Shipment specialist specialising in dealing with China companies which export cargoes to the EU countries. Cost effective services will be provided which include custom clearance at a reasonable price. No hidden charges.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best regards,
Melissa
Shipment Specialist
Email: melissa_transshipment at yahoo dot co dot uk
MSN: melissa_wi02 at hotmail dot co dot uk
Skype: melissa.wi02
Cell (UK): +44 7588 740 848