Documents Required

• Legible copy of passport

• Detailed inventory in English, dated, and signed by the owner of the goods

• Transfer of Residence (ToR)

• Copy of bill of lading (BL) / air waybill (AWB)

• C426 with cover letter from respective embassy (diplomat)

Specific Information

• As of 1/1/17, owners of the goods must go online to apply for a Transfer of Residence (ToR)

• An approval will allow the owner of the goods to import their personal & household effects goods into the UK with relief from import duties and charges.

• Application must be made before packing shipment.

• Once approval is obtained, the owner of the goods will be given a Unique Reference Number (URN) which will need to be passed onto UK Customs in place of the previous customs form C3.

• The C3 form will become obsolete on 3/31/2017 and will not be acceptable for Customs clearance after this date.

• The link to the ToR application can be found at the end of this document in ‘Consignment Instructions.’

• Contact destination agent for further questions.

• Documents must be received by agent prior to arrival of the shipment.

• The agent may charge fees for incomplete or delayed receipt of documentation.

• Inherited goods require C1421 form, copy of death certificate, and copy of the living will

• You must submit the ToR application within 12 months of the date of entry into the UK.

• You can bring personal belongings or private vehicles free of duty and tax as long as you:

• Are moving your normal place of residence to the UK only

• Have had your normal place of residence outside the EU for a continuous period of at least 12 months

• Have possessed and used the belongings for at least 6 months outside the EU before they’re imported

Documents Required

• ToR1 Application

• Original bill of lading / air way bill

• Declaration form C384 (if less than 6 months old)

• Copy of registration documents proving ownership

• Insurance policy documentation (copies from country of origin proving use)

• Utility bills / bank statements that prove place of residence was outside the European Union and exceeded 12 months

Specific Information

• Duty-free entry is permitted if the vehicle has been possessed and used for at least 6 months outside the ▸ European Union before it is imported and will not be sold or otherwise disposed of for 12 months after the date of importation.

• Owners of the goods register their intention to import a vehicle in advance to starting the process of shipping with the DVLA.

Documents Required

• Vaccination record

• Veterinary health certificate

• Form C5

• Import license

Specific Information

• Animals must comply with the Pets Travel Scheme (PETS)

• Pets must be licensed by the Animal Health department

• Pets are quarantined upon entry into the country

• Animals must be fitted with a microchip (Scotland)

• Dogs must receive a tapeworm treatment within 105 days of arrival (Scotland)

• Pets that do not qualify to enter Scotland / United Kingdom under the Non-Commercial Movement of Pet Animals are required to obtain an import license prior to import.

• Pets will be detained at the owner’s expense at an approved quarantine facility until compliant.

• Call agent to verify that a facility is available in the country.

• Certain requirements must be met regarding the vaccination against rabies for specific countries.

• Contact the destination agent for additional information.

• Firearms, explosives, and ammunition

• Fruit, vegetable, and plant products

• Cigarettes (200), cigarillos (100), cigars (50), tobacco (250g)

• Spirits / liqueurs (more than 22% – 1 liter)

• Fortified wine or alcohol less than 22% (2 liters), still wine (4 liters), beer (16 L)

• Imitation firearms

• Offensive weapons

• Live animals

• Endangered animals or plants and products thereof (required a valid CITES permit)

• Fur skins and articles made from fur skin

• Radio transmitters

• Rough diamonds

• Animal food products

• Illicit drugs

• Knives

• Self-defense sprays

• Stun guns

• Indecent and obscene material

• Counterfeit, pirated and patent-infringing goods

• Milk products from outside the European Union (England, Scotland)