Duty/import VAT payments not covered by a duty deferment account
Posted on 15th April 2020
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They will be asked to provide an explanation of how Covid-19 has impacted on their business finances. HMRC will consider this request and decide whether or not to agree an additional time to pay. The decision will be taken on a case-by-case basis and could be refused.
If the request is approved, the conditions, including the length of time offered, will depend upon the importer’s individual circumstances and may require the holding of a guarantee for the period of the time extension. This facility cannot be offered to non-registered importers.
For further information please email the Customs Debt Policy inbox at custdebtrr.customspolicy@hmrc.gov.uk.
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