I personally think HMRC changing their position when they have your package is hugely unlikely, I¹ve never heard of a case.
Neil. On 22/01/2014 22:18, "Mike Hughes" <[email protected]> wrote: >On 20 January 2014 13:40, Emma Frost <[email protected]> wrote: > >So we're sort of at an impasse now and don't know how to help get the >equipment released and I guess I was hoping there might be someone on >here who has experienced anything similar to this and could offer some >advice? > > > >To conclude the equipment is donated, for non commercial use and is being >donated to not-for-profit organisations. There should be a solution! > > >Oh and we have until Friday. So any help much appreciated! > > > > > >As others have said, the fact that it's non-profit/donated is irrelevant. >HMRC will want what's due based on the declaration on the carnet. > > >One way around this would have been to declare the goods are only for >temporary use in the UK, and you bring them in under Temporary Admission >- this is commonly used for loan/demo kit, gear that's on tour, stands, >sets, etc., for trade fairs, etc. You > are allowed to use the gear for a maximum of 24 months under TA, after >which point the kit has to be removed or the duty paid (based on the >carnet value at the point of import - as far I can tell), unless an >extension for further relief can be granted. > > > >As far as I can tell, I think you would have had to apply for TA *before* >shipping the gear to the UK. There is a possibility that HMRC might be >willing to grant retrospective TA, though given how far you've got so far >and who you're dealing with they > may be unsympathetic. > > >Thanks, >Mike > > >
