Barry, unfortunatly not. Ive not imported aircraft parts, but have imported other things from the states. In my case, i got hit with an import duty on the value of the goods, then also hit with VAT on the whole lot ie the price of your goods along with the costs of shipping as well !! quite why you have to pay VAT on shipping charges i dont know.
 
As for aircraft, they are duty free from import duty but not VAT. just order now to get stuff in before Jan when vat goes back to 17.5%.
 
Anyone know the score with importing aircraft kits now (ie a vans 7 ). I know the end user has finished also the simplified route (c100 i think it was) has also gone - whats the way to get your RV7 tail end and wing kit in from Vans via air frieght to my door but duty free ??
 
And if anyone has a 7 I could have a look at in the cheshire/shropshire area would love to have a nosey at one and willing to buy some avgas if someone needs an excuse to go up for an hr. Looking to order my kit soon i just need a push to get on with it !

Re C100  
 
The form has been pensioned off but the regime i still in existance, Basically in laymans terms the details that were submitted on the form to HMRC are now submitted in the Additional Information (AI) Statements and and End User number of 999 9999 99 is also quoted.  
 
Some Clearance Agents do not understand End User Reliefs either through full End Use Authorisation (End User Numbers) or the Simplified Procedure. If in any doubt contact us and we will as always attempt to bring clarity to the murky world of Customs Entries.
 
However just because the Form is no longer used by Customs as an Additional Document does not mean you cannot still complete one and we have an electronic PDF Copy. I'll email it to Tim for uploading onto this site.  
 
 Please do not allow any company whether DHL / Fedex or a customs broker / clearing agent to bully you into doing anything different  
 
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Jon