Not that this thread will last long
Don’t think buying in person being a UK resident you will have to pay NY sales tax. ( someone in the US might clarify )
But lying on a deceleration card entering the UK is a offence last time I checked.
https://www.inbrief.co.uk/business-finance/vat-evasion/
What are the sanctions for VAT evasion?
Intentional evasion of VAT is a criminal offence under section 72(1) of the Value Added Tax Act 1994. It is a serious offence carrying a possible prison sentence of 7 years. Charges can also be brought under the Fraud Act 2006.
Separately, HMRC will conduct its own investigations and impose penalties under the civil evasion penalty regime. In relation to VAT and VAT credits, the prescribed penalty is 100% of the amount evaded and, in the case of refunds and repayments, it is the aggregate of the amount of input tax which was overstated and output tax which was understated.
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