Import duty rates and procedures for equipment shipped to the UK from the US

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2007Legal / Business Practices forum

19 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

Equipment classified as camera parts and accessories under code 9006 91 00 90 attracts import duty of 3.7% plus 17.5% VAT when imported to the UK
Some categories of imported equipment may incur 6% import duty plus 17.5% VAT with no way to avoid these charges
VAT paid on imported equipment can be reclaimed over a three-year period if the importer is registered
Additional costs to budget for include courier handling and administrative fees, typically around £50

Information is from 2007 and UK tax rates and import procedures may have changed significantly since then
The specific tariff code and duty rate apply only to items classified as camera parts and accessories; other equipment categories may have different rates
VAT reclaim eligibility requires registered business status and may have specific conditions not fully detailed in the discussion