Important: Planning checklist, not legal advice. Import rules change; verify the destination authority and carrier terms before shipping.
Checklist
- Confirm whether VAT is collected before dispatch or on import.
- Keep an itemized invoice and a supportable transaction value.
- Check restrictions for food, plants, medicines, cosmetics, and weapons.
- Identify the final carrier and any customs-handling fee.
- Use official UK guidance for current thresholds and reliefs.
Primary and official sources
Page updated 2026-08-30. Recheck current provider and authority terms before acting.