U.K. Customs Tax & Importation Regulations
What Can I Ship to the U.K. from USA?
Guide to shipping internationally from the U.S. to the United Kingdom

These are goods and commodities that are strictly prohibited or forbidden to be exported from the U.S. to any destination country or territory, and prohibited or forbidden to be imported into the U.K.

These are items with restrictions or allowed to be exported from the U.S. to the United Kingdom but only under certain conditions and must abide by specific mandates.

When shopping in the U.S. to the U.K. keep in mind that shipping laws and regulations vary based on U.S. Export Regulations, carrier regulations, international shipping regulations, and U.K. customs and import regulations.
Please note this is not a complete list of goods subject to import prohibitions and restrictions to the United Kingdom. For a complete list, please connect with us here.
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Items With Restrictions or Allowed Under Certain Conditions
Two kg of infant milk
Including infant food and special foods required for medical reasons can be imported under the condition that these products do not require refrigeration before opening and that they are packaged proprietary brand products for consumer use is acceptable per person. They will require a doctor's letter to substantiate the requirement. For anything over this amount, a UK import license is required by the consignee prior to shipping. Also, specify if the feed is dairy or soya-based.
Controlled Drugs
Horror Comics
Indecent or obscene materials
Regardless of media; DVDs, CD, video cassettes, films, books etc.
Radio Transmitters
Walkie-talkies, CB Radios, Cordless phones) are not approved for use in the U.K.
Rice
U.S. Origin-Certificate of Conformity required
Cartridges larger than 500g
By air cargo into, via, or from the UK, unless they originate from a known consignor with security arrangements approved by the Department of Transport

Prohibited Items in the United Kingdom
Flick and Gravity Knives
Knives with blades that open automatically by operation of a spring device, or released by gravity or centrifugal forc
Indecent or Obscene Material
Offensive Weapons
Such as belt buckle knives, death stars, throwing stars, and martial arts equipment, Pepper and similar sprays
Asbestos
Hunting (animal) trophies, animal parts
Such as ivory and sharks fin, animal remains or ashes, animal by-products
Human remains or ashes
Bullion (of any precious metal)
Cash and travelers' cheques
Including legal tender – bank notes, currency notes, coins
Counterfeit coins and banknotes
Counterfeit or pirated goods
If you are offered very low prices for branded goods that are sold on shopping websites or via other channels, you can normally assume that the goods are counterfeit.
High quality branded goods that are often copied are:
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Shoes
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Clothing
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Bags
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Expensive Watches
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CDs and DVDs
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Perfumes
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Electronics
It is prohibited in many countries to introduce counterfeit goods and where proven the Customs authority will seize the goods and penalize the buyer.
Goods bearing false origin statements
Including Goods infringing a trademark and Goods infringing a copyright
Lottery Material
Prison-made goods
Stamps (fictitious)
Including dies and plates for manufacture
Video Senders
Any equipment capable of transmitting video images
Eggs
Straw
Soil
Investigational Drugs
Animal Hair and Wool
All products containing the biocide dimethylfumarate (DMF)
Non-perishable foodstuff weighing more than 10 kg to private individuals
Products containing meat or milk products
Including Whey Protein for personal consumption
Shipments subject to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Live Animals
Including insects, fruit flies/drosophila melanogaster and nematodes
Plants originating in India
Such as Mangifera sp (Mangoes), Solanum melongena (Aubergine), Colocasia sp (Patra leaves), Momordica sp (Bitter gourd) and Trichosanthes sp (Snake gourd)
Hides, skins and apparel from the following animals:
Castor Canadensis, Lutra Canadensis, Canis Iatrans, Canis lupus, lynx Canadensis, Felis rufus, martes zibellina, Procyon lotor, Ondatra zibethicus, Martes pennant, Taxidea taxus, Martes
Americana and Mustela ermine are prohibited from certain countries
Loose Precious and Semi-Precious Stones
Cut or uncut, polished or unpolished
Complete original and imitation firearms and firearm parts
Including ammunition, explosives/explosive devices
Illegal goods
Such as counterfeit goods and narcotics
Due to the risk of contamination with E. coli bacteria possibly linked to the recent outbreaks in Germany and France, the emergency measure prohibits with immediate effect the importation of seeds and beans from Egypt to all EU countries. The commodities are:
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Beetroot sprouts, radish sprouts
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Dried leguminous vegetables, shelled, whether or not skinned or split
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Fenugreek seeds
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Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled
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Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds
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Lucerne (alfalfa) sprouts
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Mustard seeds, for sowing
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Other mustard seeds
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Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken
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Rocket sprouts
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Soya bean sprouts
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Soya beans, whether or not broken
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Sugar beet seeds
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Vegetable seeds

Carrier Shipping Regulations from the U.S. to the U.K.
Carriers have different lists of prohibitions and restrictions per country on destination. You can find the links to our Carrier Partners below:

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Remember, you have two ways to shop in the U.S. from the U.K. - with a U.S. Personal Shopper or U.S. Address
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Visit the Sites Directory Listing for Top Online Shopping Websites in the USA
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Check out the U.S. Latest Deals
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Check out the International Shipping Regulations to the U.K. and Shipping Policy to guide you
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