Please do your own research, but I believe the this form can be used to get reimbursed if your purchase is assessed a VAT.
Please refer to VAT Notice 701/7: VAT Reliefs for Disabled and Older People and Notice 371: Importing goods for disabled people free of duty and VAT
VAT Exemption Form
VAT Information for goods or services purchased for personal use.
It’s not often that you get something for nothing. As a hearing impaired person you are eligible to claim VAT Exemption on certain products. As you may not be aware of this, we have produced this form for your convenience. Please take a moment to read this information. It could make your life a little brighter!
VAT notice 701/7 August 2002 published by HM Customs & Excise details that certain products and services can be zero rated for VAT when supplied to a disabled person for domestic or personal use. The person using the goods or service provided must declare they are eligible by completing and returning a signed Declaration Form; we have provided a copy below for your convenience. If you are unable this could be completed by a parent, guardian, doctor or another responsible person on your behalf.
Please note there are penalties for making false declarations. If you are in any doubt as to whether you are eligible to receive goods or services zero rated for VAT you can contact the National Advise Service on 0845 010 9000 or consult 701/7 VAT Reliefs for Disabled People.
Eligibility Declaration by a Disable Person
This form has been produced in accordance with VAT notice 701/7 August 2002 Reliefs for Disabled People. Please note there are penalties for making false declarations.
Customer: I (Full Name) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Of (Address) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Declare that: I am chronically sick or have a disabling condition by reason of Hearing Impairment and that I am receiving from The HearClip, P.O. Box 1022, Averill Park, NY, USA 12018 the following goods which are being supplied to me for domestic or my personal use:
Detail (description of goods) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
And I claim relief from Value Added Tax.
Signature …………………………………………………………………………………………………… Date ……………/……………/……………