Quote Originally Posted by Woodsheal View Post
If a US person were to purchase a kilt from a UK dealer on Ebay, is it possible for that individual to get a refund of the VAT that is included in the sale price of said kilt? In this specific instance, the seller states that the VAT cannot be removed for a US buyer....
As has been said on this thread the answer should be yes and the seller is incorrect.

However I suspect that what the seller means is that he/she does not normally do it.

If you really need to deal with this supplier I suggest that you draw his/her attention to the HMRC VAT Notice 703 paragraph 7.5 (Google - VAT Notice 703) where guidance on export by post is given.

But I strongly suspect that this will mean that you incur US Customs Duty, Sales Tax and a handling charge by the US Postal authorities. (If this is incorrect I apologise)

What ever happens good luck with getting hold of a kilt that I am sure you will wear with great distinction.

Peter