Import tax?? Claim back??

[crofty1984]

OK, Dad bought a GPS from the US, and paid £80 import tax/VAT based on it being worth about £350.
When we opened the box it was broken.
Is there away to get some of the tax back? It's obviously not worth £350, so we've overpaid the tax.
Can we get it back from the gubbinmint??

[Nickyboy]

The duty is paid on the declared value not what its worth. As it was broken then you should get a refund from the shipper for the value of goods and then go about claiming back the duty. You'll need to contact HMRC for the exact process