Sending private good for repair in EU

I am a “private person” and I have 4 old chairs I would like to send to Denmark for reupholstering. I am only sending the seats and armrests, not the whole chairs. I will also send the upholstery fabric (my own) along with the chairs. I bought the chairs back in the 80’s and I have no proof of purchase. I will be sending them with a courier (UPS/DHL or alike) They will be upholstered by a registered upholstery company in Denmark. The total value of the upholstery will be approximately £700 - 800 - What export/import codes should I/the courier/the Danish upholsterer use? - What will I be charged in import duties? - What will I be charged in VAT? TIA

Hi There is a scheme for this called outward processing relief. You should specifically look at the section titled authorisation by declaration which refers to private individuals. Unfortunately there aren’t really any specific exceptions for individuals. Using the scheme will mean you will be charged import vat and duty on the repair/ processing cost only rather than the who,e value of the reimported goods. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to-pay-less-duty-on-goods-you-export-to-process-or-repair You need to ask the courier to use this procedure on export. You will need to keep the proof of export and ask your upholsterer to state return after repair on the return shipment.. You can find coding for your goods in the uk tariff schedule . Furniture and parts are in heading 9403 . Fabric is in chapters 50 to 60 depending on the type.There is also an online assistant if you are struggling. This is usually live chat. The schedule will also tell you the duty rate applicable. https://www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk/headings/9403

Hi,

You can look into outward processing relief but you need to speak to the courier about this who will handle the shipment for you. More information is on below link:

Apply to pay less duty on goods you export to process or repair

Thank you.