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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.

• Overview

  You can bring some goods from abroad without having to pay UK tax or duty,…

• Arriving in Great Britain

  If you’re travelling to Great Britain (England, Wales or Scotland) from…

• Arriving in Northern Ireland

  The rules and your allowances for Northern Ireland depend on whether…

• Travelling between Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  The rules depend on whether you’re travelling from Great Britain to…

• Banned and restricted goods

  There are some goods you cannot bring into the UK - they’ll be seized by…

• When to declare goods to UK customs

  You must tell customs about (‘declare’) goods: if you go over your…

• Declare goods and pay tax and duty to UK customs

  Use this service before arriving in the UK to: check if you need to pay…

Get help to classify various types of wood for import and export.

• Updated: 10 March 2023

What to do if you've been affected by crime abroad and how the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and others can help.

• Updated: 16 November 2023

The Secretary of State for Transport talks about her vision for a transport system that works for everyone.

• Updated: 12 April 2025

• Updated: 9 June 2023

Product Safety Report for Fashion Jewelry Copper coloured metal necklace presenting a serious health risk.

• Updated: 21 February 2023

You need a certificate to export rough diamonds.

• Updated: 31 December 2020

• Updated: 28 February 2022

• Updated: 3 April 2023

The Royal Mint is one of the oldest companies in the world - supplying coins to the UK for over 1,100 years. It also produces commemorative coins, to mark events of national, historical and cultural significance, offers investment in precious...

• Updated: 15 April 2021