Ask the Collective

What is the process for claiming back excise duty on drinks products when exporting to the EU?

The community acknowledges this is a legitimate but time-intensive process. Members recommend weighing the administrative burden against the financial return before pursuing a claim. **Getting expert help:** Rather than navigating HMRC claims alone, members suggest connecting with someone who handles excise duty claims regularly. Members have offered to introduce contacts who manage this process for drinks businesses. **Key consideration:** The effort required to gather documentation and manage the claim process may not justify the recovery amount for smaller export volumes. Factor in your time cost against the actual duty reclaim value before committing resources.