Import tax and VAT for a used part, then exporting back

[Robbied196]

I have a customer in the US who wants to send me a secondhand part for renovation. I will renovate the part for him and return.

What happens over the customs fee and VAT in these circumstances?

They will probably insure the part for shipping which I guess will be around £150 and I'll will do the same when I return it. Can we avoid a tax hit both ways?

 

[Scalloway]

Are you VAT registered?

 

[Robbied196]

Are you VAT registered?

Hello, No I'm not VAT registered

 

[Scalloway]

This may help.

https://www.gov.uk/duty-relief-for-imports-and-exports