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Art Vandelay

Art Vandelay

Joined: 11/13/2023

  • Duties on re-importation of paintings

    Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:33:47 GMT – Duties on re-importation of paintings
    Hi, I have three paintings that I would like to re-import from EU to UK. They were originally gifted to me by a family member who painted them as an amateur artist. (So, hard to value/substantiate using any of the 6 methods). They were exported to Italy in 2012 to furnish a holiday home which I have now sold. I would like to re-import them to the UK by courier service. I have two questions: 1) how much VAT is due (if any?) 2) which forms do I need to fill out in order to avoid having them impounded at customs on re-entry? Thank you.