Reclaim VAT & duties when return faulty item to China 18 July 2022 at 9:09AM in Ebay, auctions, car boot sales, post & parcels

prowla

I bought an electronic item from a Chinese ebay seller, but it was faulty and I have arranged to return it for a refund.

I had to pay the courier VAT & duties on delivery - is there a mechanism by which I can reclaim that?

TIA!