Reclaiming Import VAT

[James Roberts]

Hi everyone, I'm a board game publisher, a UK VAT registered Ltd company.

My games will be manufactured in Poland, EU and then sent to fulfilment hubs, one in the UK and the other one in the USA.

I can imagine I will pay Import VAT and customs fees when my games cross the border in the USA. How do I reclaim it? Is it also done via HMRC VAT Return?

Thanks in advance!
James

 

[StevensOnln1]

You can only reclaim UK VAT from HMRC and you cannot reclaim import duty or any other charges. The USA doesn't have VAT, they have sales tax which is different in each state (I've no idea what import duty/tax they charge on board games).