Why choosing Shielder Chassis makes a difference

The Northern Ireland Advantage for EU Customers

The Northern Ireland Protocol and Windsor Framework allows Shielder Chassis to provide you the perfect combination: the renowned quality of UK-engineered Land Rover parts with all the trading conveniences of an EU business partner. Unlike mainland UK suppliers, we offer you premium products without the cross-border complications – truly the best of both worlds for our valued EU customers.

Streamlined Purchasing Process

✅ Zero Customs Charges - Unlike mainland UK suppliers, we ship without import duties or customs fees


✅ Customs-Free Shipping - Your orders cross no customs borders, eliminating paperwork and delays


✅ Expedited Delivery Timeline - Receive your parts faster without the customs holdups affecting mainland UK shipments


✅ Simplified VAT Procedures - Straightforward VAT handling compared to the complex arrangements with mainland suppliers

Effortless Returns Experience

✅ EU-Standard Return Process - Return items to us as easily as you would to any business within the EU


✅ Zero Customs Documentation - No export declarations or complex paperwork required


✅ Accelerated Refund Processing - Get your money back faster without customs clearance delays


✅ No Return Import Duties - Avoid the additional fees associated with returning items to mainland UK suppliers


✅ Predictable Return Shipping - Know exactly when your return will arrive without customs uncertainties

How EU Private Customers Purchase from Shielder Chassis: A Practical Example

Scenario: Louis from Cassis, France (a private individual) purchases a Series 3 replacement chassis from Shielder Chassis in Northern Ireland.

A Straightforward Purchasing Process:

1. Placing the Order

  • Louis selects the Series 3 chassis on our website
  • During checkout, he provides his shipping address in Cassis, France
  • As a private customer, he pays the price including UK VAT (as required by regulations)

2. Complete Invoice

  • Shielder Chassis issues a complete invoice including UK VAT
  • All taxes are already paid - no additional tax calculations needed
  • This is the final price Louis pays - no surprise fees later

3. Seamless Shipping

  • The chassis ships directly from Northern Ireland to Cassis, France
  • No customs declaration needed (unlike a mainland UK purchase)
  • No import duties to pay (unlike a mainland UK purchase)
  • No customs clearance process (unlike a mainland UK purchase)
  • No additional VAT charged at delivery (unlike a mainland UK purchase)

4. Direct Delivery

  • Louis receives his Series 3 chassis directly at his address
  • No need to pay the delivery driver any additional fees
  • No customs clearance delays or procedures
  • No paperwork required from Louis

5. Simple Returns If Needed

  • If Louis needs to return the chassis, he simply contacts us for return authorization
  • He ships the chassis back to Northern Ireland

No export declaration forms needed (unlike a mainland UK purchase)

  • No customs complexities (unlike a mainland UK purchase)
  • Refund (including VAT) processed promptly upon receipt

The Northern Ireland Advantage:

Unlike ordering from mainland UK suppliers, Louis avoids customs declarations, import duties, and additional VAT payments at delivery. There's no customs clearance process to navigate or additional paperwork to complete. Everything works as smoothly as ordering from a French based supplier.

How EU Businesses Purchase from Shielder Chassis: A Practical Example

Scenario: Herstel Land Rover Repair (a VAT-registered garage in Belgium) purchases a Defender 90 200tdi replacement chassis from Shielder Chassis in Northern Ireland.

A Straightforward Purchasing Process:

1. Placing the Order

  • Herstel Land Rover Repair visits the Defender 90 chassis page on our website
  • They call us to place their order over the phone
  • They provide their valid Belgian VAT number (BE0123456789)
  • Our team instantly validates their VAT number through the EU VIES system

2. VAT-Free Invoice

  • Shielder Chassis issues an invoice without UK VAT
  • The invoice clearly states: "VAT Zero-Rated under Reverse Charge: VAT to be accounted for by the recipient"
  • Herstel pays only the net price of the chassis - no VAT charged

3. Shipping Without Customs

  • The chassis ships directly from Northern Ireland to Belgium
  • No customs declaration required (unlike a mainland UK purchase)
  • No import duties to pay (unlike a mainland UK purchase)
  • No customs clearance delays (unlike a mainland UK purchase)

4. Delivery and VAT Accounting

  • Herstel receives the chassis directly without customs intervention
  • On their next Belgian VAT return, Herstel accounts for Belgian VAT through the reverse charge mechanism (both as output and input VAT - often resulting in a zero-sum effect)

5. If Return Needed

  • Herstel simply contacts Shielder Chassis for return authorization
  • Ships the chassis back to Northern Ireland
  • No export declaration required (unlike a mainland UK purchase)
  • No customs paperwork to complete (unlike a mainland UK purchase)
  • Refund processed immediately upon receipt

The Northern Ireland Difference:

Unlike ordering from mainland UK suppliers, there are no customs barriers, import VAT payments, or clearance procedures. The entire process works just like ordering from another EU business, saving time, money, and administrative effort.