Re-importing and Customs fees?

[Mr Miller]

Evenin'

I've sent a Dozier back for a refurb and it's ready to come back to me from Bob's shop. Now, when I bought it a few years ago I paid the import duties etc when it passed through customs. When it comes back into the country, is there something I can request the folks at Dozier put on the label that will minimise the risk of getting another set of fees slapped on it?

[Nice65]

They'll mark it as repaired. I've had a couple of Bark Rivers go back and didn't have to pay again.

Might be worth reminding them.

[ngraudal]

There was a thread some time ago about someone with a similar issue, there's a special form or number that should follow the box IIRC.

[Mr Miller]

Cheers Guys - I'll ask them to be sure to mark it as such. In technicolor.

[TB_London]

Here's what I got from HMRC when I asked about reimport of one of mine after warranty repair

Further to your E-mail enquiry received on 13 March 2012.
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You should ensure that the goods are imported under an "Outward Processing Relief non-commercial authorisation". This should enable you to claim relief from import charges.
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When you are notified that the goods have arrived at the parcel depot in the UK you should contact UKBA* (United Kingdom Border Agency) and advise them that you wish to declare the goods under the "OPR arrangements". You should note that you will need evidence of export in order to claim this relief.
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More detailed information on the above can be obtained from our Public Notice No.235 "Outward Processing Relief" and specifically section 7.3. The notice can be found on our website at www.hmrc.gov.uk and by clicking on Quick Links in the box on the left of the screen.Scroll down to:
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I hope this is of assistance to you however please do not hesitate to contact this office again if you require more information, quoting case reference number <EDITED>
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Yours sincerely
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Karen* Cook
Officer
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HM Revenue & Customs
Customs, International Trade & Excise
Website: www.hmrc.gov.uk/contactus
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I must emphasise that the advice given is based on the information you supplied. If the nature of the transaction changes in technical detail, or the relevant details provided were incomplete or incorrect, we will not be bound by this ruling.

[TB_London]

I should add I got the sender to mark it as "return to owner-warranty repair" and it came through without me having to do anything, though i may have just been lucky, the HMRC response is the official way to do it

[Mr Miller]

Cheers TB, I'll get them to mark the package and hope it makes it through, otherwise I'll go down the OPR route.

[TB_London]

Good luck

[jaywalker]

Ive had a few things sent back, and the declaration has been marked "warranty repair" with no issues.