Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Answer of 13 April 2021 to Question 174927, whether there is a reciprocal exemption in place for musical instruments when leaving and entering the EU, so that musicians carrying portable musical instruments for professional purposes do not need (a) to make a customs declaration and (b) a carnet.

The EU operates both a Temporary Admission procedure and a Returned Goods Relief. However, the management of EU import and export procedures is the responsibility of the customs authorities of its Member States so it is important that travellers/traders confirm the processes at their port of arrival and any conditions or procedures that may apply. Information can be found at https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs_en.