Reclaim VAT/import taxes on a returned item under 1000 euros

deficit

Does anyone know how to relaim import tax / VAT on an item I bought on ebay from Germany that is being returned due to it being faulty.

I thought CDS was the answer due to this info https://www.rossmartin.co.uk/vat/5984-how-to-claim-back-import-vat-and-duties 

but there is no MRN (movement ref number) due to the item being less than 1000 euros.  All I have is a CN23 Customs Declaration and an invoice (plus whatever info is stored on ebay). I can't be the first person to want their money back from this situation, has anyone got theirs back and how?

sheramber

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-repayment-or-remission-of-charges-on-rejected-imports-ce1179

deficit

sheramber said:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-repayment-or-remission-of-charges-on-rejected-imports-ce1179

Thanks but the issue remains that this process requires an MRN (Movement Reference Number) which I do not have because the party I bought it from in Germany didnt need to have one created because the item is worth less than 1000 euros.

Does anyone know how to reclaim the customs duty in this situation please?