I''m from the US, but am currently living with my fiance in England. We have been engaged for 4 month, I''ve owned her ring for 7 months.
We just found her main stone is a bit loose. I would prefer to send it back to the original jeweler who made it for repairs, as they have offered to do so without issue or cost. I trust them, and do not have a local contact who I feel comfortable leaving things with.
My concern is shipping the ring to the US from England and getting it back. I was planning on using DHL or Fedex, and the ring is currently insured under a personal insurance policy.
When the ring comes back to the UK, am I expected to pay customs duty? This seems illogical, as I am not buying it, but rather having it fixed.
What paperwork should I have the company fixing it include to make it clear that this is a repair, not a purchase?
Thanks,
Vin
We just found her main stone is a bit loose. I would prefer to send it back to the original jeweler who made it for repairs, as they have offered to do so without issue or cost. I trust them, and do not have a local contact who I feel comfortable leaving things with.
My concern is shipping the ring to the US from England and getting it back. I was planning on using DHL or Fedex, and the ring is currently insured under a personal insurance policy.
When the ring comes back to the UK, am I expected to pay customs duty? This seems illogical, as I am not buying it, but rather having it fixed.
What paperwork should I have the company fixing it include to make it clear that this is a repair, not a purchase?
Thanks,
Vin