 | UNITED KINGDOM (ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND) |
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
The C3 customs form is required to clear each shipment through customs. Customs is
very strict about this form, and will only accept original forms with original ink
signatures, i.e.; fax copies are not accepted.
- Customs Form (Import Declaration), two fully completed originals need to be provided to
Customs
- C-3 (Household goods and personal effects for primary residence)
- C-33 (Household goods and personal effects for secondary residence)
- C426 (for diplomatic entry)
- C104A/C104F/C384 (Motor Vehicles)
- C-5 (Pets)
- Valid Passport
- Visa may be required
- Work Permit
- Detailed Inventory in English, two copies, valued, dated and signed by Customer
- Keys for any locked items
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
Goods must arrive within twelve months after Customer or up to six months before
customers arrival
Other regulations vary according to the following:
Customer moving principal home or returning to the United Kingdom:
- Used household goods and personal effects including tools of trade, can be duty-free if:
- Items have been in Customer's own use for at least six months before they are imported
- Customer can prove that duty and tax have been paid on them prior to arrival in the
United Kingdom
- Customer declares them on C-3
- Customer entering from outside the EC must have lived at least twelve months abroad and
cannot sell, lend or hire out or otherwise dispose of the items in the United Kingdom
within twelve months of importation, unless Customer obtains Customs authority first
- Customer who is setting up a secondary home in the United Kingdom
Customers living in another EC country used household goods
- Household goods and personal effects can be duty and tax free if:
- Customer either owns a secondary home in the United Kingdom or is renting one for at
least twelve months
- Items have been for Customer's own use at least three months prior to importation and
will not be sold within twelve months after importation
- Customer can prove that duty and tax have been paid on them prior to arrival in the
United Kingdom
- Customer declares them on C-33
Customers living outside the EC
- Used household goods and personal effects can be duty, but not VAT free if:
- Customer has lived for at least twelve months outside the EC
- Customer either owns a secondary home in the United Kingdom or is renting one for at
least twenty-four months
- Customer has owned and used the items for at least six months before they are imported
- Customer can not sell, lend, hire out or otherwise dispose of the items in the United
Kingdom within twelve months of importation, unless Customs authority is obtained first
- Customer can prove that duty and tax have been paid on them prior to arrival in the
United Kingdom
- Customer declares them on C-33
- Special regulations apply to students, newlyweds, visitors, inheritances, those shortly
to marry, to goods originating from EC countries, personal antiques (not for resale), etc.
Specific details in these cases must be obtained by Customer directly from
Embassy/Consulate.
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
New items, if less than six months old (invoice required)
Alcohol, tobacco and perfume products dutiable and must be declared on Customs Form
(C-3 or C-33); PRESENCE OF THESE ITEMS CAN RESULT IN FULL INSPECTION OF ENTIRE
SHIPMENT (SHOULD NOT BE SHIPPED WITH HOUSEHOLD GOODS.)
Plants will need a Phytosanitary Certificate
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Firearms
Valid Firearms Certificate issued by the police authorities
All handguns other than certain .22 caliber target pistols, are now illegal in the
United Kingdom. Importation is strictly prohibited
Ammunition, flick knives, explosives and fireworks
Drugs and narcotics
Counterfeit currency
Pornographic material and horror comics
Meat, poultry, fish and other animal products
Radio transmitters (CB radios, walkie-talkie, cordless telephones, etc.) not approved
for use in the United Kingdom
Trees, plants, shrubs, seeds, bulbs, soil, potatoes and certain other vegetables and
fruits
Most animals and all birds, whether alive or dead (i.e. stuffed) and certain articles
derived from protected endangered species including furskins, ivory, reptile leather and
goods made from the endangered species
MOTOR VEHICLES
(Including trailers, boats, aircraft, etc.)
CUSTOMER'S PRESENCE AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE MAY BE REQUIRED
Importation for most private vehicles is duty-free if:
- 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
- Was not purchased under duty/tax-free scheme, is for personal use and is not to be
resold within one year of importation
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
Documents Required:
- Customs Form C104A (Importing vehicle in connection with moving main residence to the
United Kingdom)
- Customs Form C104F (Importing vehicle for a 6-12 month period)
- Customs Form C384 (Importing vehicle when duty is applicable)
- Community Transit Document (T2) obtained from Customs office in the country of
exportation
- Registration papers/Title
- Police Certificate or Registration
- Insurance Policy
- Original Purchase Invoice
- Log Book
PETS
Very strict restrictions apply
Health Certificate and proof of inoculation required
Customs Form C-5 required
Dogs and cats: six months quarantine required in government approved facility
Quarantine kennel space limited, must be booked prior to importation
Import License - not granted until other requirements have been met, and quarantine (six
months) in licensed facility has been arranged
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The information is general guidance to assist our Customers. All of the info. Is a brief summary of customs regulations. Regulations are subject to change without notice, MoverMax.com is NOT liable for any damages, costs, delays, or any other events. Always double check with your local Customs regulations in your country.
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