Import Duty From USA

[rubebr_soul]

Hello all, i'm new to this forum so please go easy on me

I've imported some goods from America to sell through my business, they've arrived and they've also cleared customs with out being charged import duty or VAT.

Question is what should I do, if anything at all? This is the first time i've imported from the US so I want to keep everything above board and the people at HMRC happy!

For info...the goods are healthcare products and the value is roughly £250 and my business is VAT registered.

Many thanks in advance!
Dan.

 

[smellyskelly]

Hi

We are relativley inexperienced, however, we do import occasionally from USA.

As you are already VAT registered you will need to have an EORI Number allocated to your Business( Economic Operator Registration and Identification Scheme) - Type "form C220" into the HMRC website search box.

This is a short form that takes a few minutes to complete and can be email to them. It takes a few days to be authoried and set up.

When your goods are clearing customs the carrier/courier normally (in our experience) contact you by phone and ask for this number before the goods can be released.

You can then chose weather to pay ther VAT and import duties over the telephone direct to them or by cheque/card when the courier is at your door.

I have to say, on the few times we have compelted these imports, it has been totally pain free and the team at HMRC and EORI Office have also been very helpful.

Hope this helps.....

Scott

 

[rubebr_soul]

Hi Scott,

Thanks for the info

One question...when I get the EORI number do I need to ask the supplier in the US to include it on the customs declaration that's attached to the consignment?

 

[smellyskelly]

No, i do not think so. We certainly never have done - Just make sure the inbound courier have your contact details. If they cannot et hold of you they enerally will not deliver the goods / or get cleared at customs, from what we have been told.

 

[Swapnil]

We are a new start up company within the educational sector. If we import goods from USA will I be liable to pay import duty and VAT on receiving the goods. Also since we are importing for educational purposes can we get some exemption?