DIPPRIV3700 - Goods and services for the official use of entitled missions: Temporary Admission for exhibitions

Goods imported for an exhibition may be eligible for relief from import VAT and duty under diplomatic privilege using Form C426, providing that:

  • the goods are for the official use of the mission
  • the exhibition takes place on the premises of the mission
  • the goods are not sold for a consideration

All other imports for exhibition must be dealt with in the normal manner.

In addition to the procedures shown in DIPPRIV8100, a packing list must be provided giving a full description and value of the goods and showing the use of the goods.

In cases where relief under diplomatic privilege is not available, relief may be 51²è¹Ý Temporary Admissions procedure or Community System of Duty Reliefs (CSDR). For further information and conditions see Public Notice 200 (Temporary Admissions).