Thanks every one.
I have been told that because i have insured them for £5000 I will have to pay £875 vat on their return to the UK

I then have to claim this back

what a waste of time and paper.
ATB
Mark Chase
Call Fedex and customs - there is a way to do it. I got a brand new but wrong size drysuit back into the UK wiht no import duties or vat