PART 3Other taxes

Value added tax

97Supply of imported works of art etc

1

In Schedule 6 to VATA 1994 (valuation: special cases), after paragraph 11 insert—

11A

1

Sub-paragraph (2) applies to goods that—

a

fall within subsection (5) of section 21 (works of art etc), and

b

are treated as supplied in the United Kingdom as a result of section 7(5B) (importation of consignments with an intrinsic value not exceeding £135).

2

The value of a supply of goods to which this sub-paragraph applies is to be taken to be an amount equal to 25% of the amount that, apart from this sub-paragraph, would be its value for the purposes of this Act.

3

An order under section 2(2) may contain provision making such alteration of the percentage for the time being specified in sub-paragraph (2) as the Treasury consider appropriate in consequence of any increase or decrease by that order of the rate of VAT.

2

The amendment made by subsection (1) has effect in relation to supplies made on or after IP completion day.