- UK guidance on claiming relief on import VAT when shipping goods to Northern Ireland for onward supply to an EU country
- Claim Onward Supply Relief for zero rated VAT supply of goods to EU customer
- Relief applies to VAT registered businesses importing goods in NI from GB or outside EU for onward supply to EU country
- Goods cannot be modified and must be despatched within a month
- Provide correct customs procedure code, commodity code, XI EORI number, and VAT identification number to claim relief
- Details about goods destination, transport, consignment date and place, and purchaser in EU destination required
- Non-compliance will result in HMRC demanding payment of import VAT.
Source: vatit.com
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