252.229-7008 — Relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom)
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.229-7008 — Relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom). This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.229-7008 Relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom) As prescribed in 229.402-70(h), use the following clause: Relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom) (DEC 2011) Any import dutiable articles, components, or raw materials supplied to the United States Government under this contract shall be exclusive of any United Kingdom import duties. Any imported items supplied for which import duty already has been paid will be supplied at a price exclusive of the amount of import duty paid. The Contractor is advised to contact Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to obtain a refund upon completion of the contract (Reference HMRC Notice No. 431, entitled “Relief from Customs Duty and/or Value Added Tax on United States Government Expenditures in the United Kingdom”). (End of clause) [76 FR 76320, Dec. 7, 2011]
Compliance Checklist
- 252.229-7008 Relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom) As prescribed in 229.402-70(h), use the following clause: Relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom) (DEC 2011) Any import dutiable articles, components, or raw materials supplied to the United States Government under this contract shall be exclusive of any United Kingdom import duties.
Flow-Down to Subcontractors
No flow-down required
This clause applies only to the prime contract and does not need to be flowed down to subcontractors.
Frequently Asked Questions
DFARS 252.229-7008 (Relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom)) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.229-7008 is typically required in DoD contracts when the contracting officer determines it's applicable. Check Section I of your solicitation.
Flow-down requirements vary. Review the specific clause text for subcontractor applicability provisions.
This summary is for informational purposes only and reflects the BidStride Research Team's plain-English interpretation of the regulation. It is not legal advice and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Always consult the official Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) text and qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions.