Overview

There are rules for bringing plants or ‘plant-based products’ (like wood) into Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) for your own use.

This includes if you’re travelling with plants or plant-based products, or you’ve ordered them to arrive by post.

The rules depend on:

  • what products you’re bringing in
  • the country you’re bringing them from

There are different rules if you’re bringing plants or plant-based products into Northern Ireland.

If you break the rules

Border Force can take away (‘seize’) your plants or products if they think you’ve brought them into the country illegally.

If you’re not sure about any of the plants or products you’re bringing in, speak to a Border Force officer in the ‘red channel’ at customs or on the red point phone.