United Kingdom Customs Information (2)

UNITED KINGDOM :

(ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND)

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New items, if less than six months old (invoice required)

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Alcohol, tobacco and perfume products dutiable and must be declared on Customs Form

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(C-3 or C-33); PRESENCE OF THESE ITEMS CAN RESULT IN FULL INSPECTION OF ENTIRE SHIPMENT (SHOULD NOT BE SHIPPED WITH HOUSEHOLD GOODS.)

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Plants will need a Phytosanitary Certificate

PROHIBITED ITEMS

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Firearms

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Valid Firearms Certificate issued by the police authorities

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All handguns other than certain .22 caliber target pistols are now illegal in the United Kingdom. Importation is strictly prohibited

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Ammunition, flick knives, explosives and fireworks

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Drugs and narcotics

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Counterfeit currency

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Pornographic material and horror comics

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Meat, poultry, fish and other animal products

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Radio transmitters (CB radios, walkie-talkie, cordless telephones, etc.) not approved for use in the United Kingdom

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Trees, plants, shrubs, seeds, bulbs, soil, potatoes and certain other vegetables and fruits

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Most animals and all birds, whether alive or dead (i.e. stuffed) and certain articles derived from protected endangered species including fur skins, ivory, reptile leather and goods made from the endangered species

MOTOR VEHICLES
(Including trailers, boats, aircraft, etc.)

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CUSTOMER'S PRESENCE AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE MAY BE REQUIRED

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Importation for most private vehicles is duty-free if:

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Owner moving primary residence to the United Kingdom (Customer living outside the EC must have been abroad for more than twelve months) and vehicle has been owned and used abroad by Customer for at least six months

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Was not purchased under duty/tax-free scheme, is for personal use and is not to be resold within one year of importation

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Declaration to HM Customs - must specify year of manufacture, make, model name, serial number, chassis number, engine number, cubic engine capacity, number of cylinders, whether petrol or diesel, whether left or right hand drive, description of the body, price, the odometer reading, any extra or special features (e.g. automatic transmission) and any defects in the auto that would bring the price down

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Documents Required:

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Customs Form C104A (Importing vehicle in connection with moving main residence to the United Kingdom)

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Customs Form C104F (Importing vehicle for a 6-12 month period)

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Customs Form C384 (Importing vehicle when duty is applicable)

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Community Transit Document (T2) obtained from Customs office in the country of exportation

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Registration papers/Title

Police Certificate or Registration

Insurance Policy

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Original Purchase Invoice

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Log Book

PETS

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Very strict restrictions apply

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Health Certificate and proof of inoculation required

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Customs Form C-5 required

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Dogs and cats: six months quarantine required in government approved facility

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Quarantine kennel space limited, must be booked prior to importation

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Import License - not granted until other requirements have been met, and quarantine (six months) in licensed facility has been arranged

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