yacht in transit in UK

[Kestrahl]

Does anyone know if an American yacht visiting the UK can get parts shipped in from outside EU without VAT due to being "yacht in transit" or be able to claim back the VAT on clearing out?

[Searanger50]

Originally Posted by Kestrahl

Does anyone know if an American yacht visiting the UK can get parts shipped in from outside EU without VAT due to being "yacht in transit" or be able to claim back the VAT on clearing out?

Try asking HMRC on the import enquiries line : Link below:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organi...cise-enquiries

Hope this helps,
Kevin & Sandy
SY Tiger Bay