Import VAT on second hand goods for personal use

I am buying a used second hand flight simulator from a museum in Slovenia and will be collecting it myself to bring it into the UK. I’m aware there is no duty to pay on the item, but is there any import VAT and am I required to declare it?

If you are bringing in goods you have acquired abroad then you need to declare goods if they are over your personal allowance. Apart from alcohol, tobacco etc there is a value limit of £390 for other goods. There is no personal allowance if the goods are a commercial import. Therefore if the item you intend to import is over £390 duties ( if applicable) and import VAT will be due. https://www.gov.uk/bringing-goods-into-uk-personal-use/arriving-in-Great-Britain You can make a customs declaration and pay on line - details are in the above guidelines.

Hi Helmholtz,
Please speak to our International Trade Team regarding this.
Please see the link below:
Imports and exports: general enquiries.
Thank you.