My client has started importing books from the US. Not in bulk mind just the odd one here and there to sell with his other products. When it comes to completing his VAT return do I include these purchases on the return and if so in which boxes?
In order to reclaim the import VAT you need an import VAT certificate C79 from HMRC. HMRC will send your client this form based on the information on the import declaration.
Your client can then reclaim the import VAT on the next return.