Transatlantic repairs and import duties.

[Owen]

I have a piece of kit I want to send back to the manufacturer in the US for repair. Am I going to get smacked for taxes when it comes back in?

TIA

[Clarky]

I had this with an old Acoustic Image head (from an early Series Contra combo) and I didn't get charged as it was marked as for repairing faulty goods

[Owen]

Thanks Clarky, I figured there was a way but thought it would be good to know before rather than after the event.

[BassTractor]

I think the oft used [b]ATA carnet[/b] can be used not only for travelling with your instruments, but also for international repairs.
In case, it should make things easier.

best,
bert

[Mr. Foxen]

you need to fill out a form and mark it up with a code on the way out, and corresponding one on the way back. Call the revenue and get it all right.