Duty Drawback Calculator
Duty recoverable on goods you re-export.
Net drawback recovered
£867.20
per claim, after £400 of filing cost
Worth claiming: £3,469 a year of duty you are otherwise writing off. Records linking the import entry to the export are what make the claim survive scrutiny, so set them up before you need them.
How the Duty Drawback Calculator works
If you import goods, pay duty, and then export them again — as re-exports, returns to supplier, or product incorporated into something you sell abroad — much of that duty can usually be reclaimed. Most small importers never claim it, because filing has a cost and the process is unfamiliar.
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Frequently asked questions
What is duty drawback?
A refund of duty paid on imported goods that are subsequently exported, either unchanged or manufactured into something else. Most schemes refund a high proportion of the original duty, sometimes with a small retention.
Is it worth claiming?
It depends on volume. Filing carries administrative or agent costs, so small amounts are not worth pursuing. Where re-exports are regular and duty rates meaningful, the recovery can be substantial and is often overlooked entirely.
How long do I have to claim?
Time limits vary by country and are strict — commonly several years from import but with shorter windows for some schemes. Records linking the imported goods to the export are essential and must be retained.
Does drawback cover VAT too?
Generally no, because a registered business reclaims import VAT through its normal return anyway. Drawback deals with duty, which has no other recovery route.