Temporarily importing research instruments for repair and calibration

I run a research group that develops atmospheric and environmental monitoring instruments. We do this for a range of universities and research institutes around the EU. How can I bring an instrument into the country for ~6-8 weeks while I repair and calibrate it? I understand a carnet specifically excludes repair...

I would suggest you look at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use

Hi,

You can look into using inward processing to delay or reduce import duties or VAT on goods that you process or repair. You can see guidance here:

Apply to delay or pay less duty on goods you import to process or repair

Thank you.