Importing for internal use - no sale

[laika123]

Hello

I am looking at importing childrens clothes from China but they will not be sold on at all and instead will be used internally in our company in football teams.

What would be the VAT or customs duty on something like this if i have no intention of selling the items on?

 

[Mr D]

The same as if you were looking to sell the items on.

 

[laika123]

Ah ok i see, so we wouldn't pay VAT on them as they are childrens kits but would pay import duty.

 

[MOIC]

Ah ok i see, so we wouldn't pay VAT on them as they are childrens kits but would pay import duty.

Correct.

 

[laika123]

Great thanks for your help.

Also, if we ordered say 100 shirts and 75 where for children would we be charged VAT on the full order or just on the 25? Would the supplier need to specif the breakdown of the shipment for VAT purposes? Or would it be wiser to seperate the order into adult/kids sizes and ship separately?

 

[MOIC]

As long as it's clear on the Commercial Invoice the total value of adults and total value of kids, this should be OK.

Example:

75 Kids football shirts @ xx = Total xxx
25 Adults football shirts @ xx = Total xxx