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You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing goods for charitable use.
How the government monitors imports into the UK.
Check the tariff classification for rooibos tea.
See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of wine and aromatised wine in the UK.
Details of certificates issued under the Special Import System for the top ten veterinary medicines that were imported 1 Jan - 31 Mar 2024.
How to apply to protect a food, drink or agricultural product name under the UK GI schemes.
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology , supported...
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.
Search for information about medicines including patient information leaflets (PILs), details on how the medicine can be used (SmPCs) and scientific reports (PARs).
Use a separate statement of objection form for each Japanese GI product name you object to.
FCDO travel advice for Ecuador. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Get help to classify drones and aircraft parts for import and export.
This document explains: how patients are tested and treated, and steps in place to prevent its spread.
Use these general provisions to help you determine the origin of your products.
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A / VAM) is the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects. Named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, it was founded in 1852, and...
Resources for the management of chemical, radiation and biological incidents, including UK recovery handbooks.
A collection of guidance about how to protect and enforce your intellectual property. Including information on infringement, counterfeiting and piracy.
Applications, changes and cancellations for consideration under the UK geographical indications (GI) schemes, how to object and appeal against decisions.
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