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Bringing in goods for personal use when you travel to the UK from abroad - types of tax and duty, duty free, EU and non-EU arrivals, banned and restricted goods.
You can bring some goods from abroad without having to pay UK tax or duty,…
If you’re travelling to Great Britain (England, Wales or Scotland) from…
The rules and your allowances for Northern Ireland depend on whether…
The rules depend on whether you’re travelling from Great Britain to…
There are some goods you cannot bring into the UK - they’ll be seized by…
You must tell customs about (‘declare’) goods: if you go over your…
Use this service before arriving in the UK to: check if you need to pay…
Get help to classify articles of leather and other items in chapter 42 of the tariff for import and export.
There’s a ban on supplying luxury goods to anyone in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) or Syria, directly or indirectly.
How to use VAT margin schemes - records you need to keep, invoicing and VAT return reporting
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
What you can do if your goods or vehicle are seized by Border Force or HM Revenue and Customs - get your things back or disagree with a customs seizure
Risley is a prison for men in Warrington, Cheshire, including men convicted of a sex offence.
What personal possessions (chattels) you need to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on, how to work out your gain
How different types of trust income are taxed, what management expenses and reliefs can be deducted, and understanding the tax pool.
How to claim a VAT refund in the UK if you're established outside the UK.
Find out what goods you do not value when when working out the VAT due on import to the UK.
How the government monitors imports into the UK.
Get help to classify ceramic articles for import and export.
Tax and customs on personal belongings when you move to the UK permanently or temporarily - shipping, tax and duty
You may be able to pay no Customs Duty or a reduced amount of duty for goods you bring or receive into the UK, depending on what they are and what you do with them.
Find out how to value your goods to help when working out the VAT due when importing goods into the UK.
Guidance on debt relief orders for debt advisers. To search, press ‘control’ and ‘f’ on your keyboard at the same time. A search box will appear.
FCDO travel advice for the Dominican Republic. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
Find out which supplies of children’s clothing or footwear are zero-rated for VAT.
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