Guidance

Prohibitions and restrictions for imports and exports

Guidance on the UK prohibitions and restrictions for imports and exports.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Published: 31 January 2026

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Prohibited and restricted: Great Britain imports

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Prohibited and restricted: Great Britain exports

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Details

This guidance provides a list of items with prohibitions and restrictions when importing and exporting to and from the UK. This list is not exhaustive.

Importers and exporters should check with the relevant departments before making arrangements to import or export goods.

Published 31 January 2026