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United Kingdom

Documentation:

1. Original ocean bill of lading / air waybill. Container Manifest

2. Valid passport.

3. Inventory / Packing list.

4. Customs form C3 (original or C-426 for diplomats.

5. Any receipts applicable to new items.

Restricted items:

1. Narcotics / Drugs.

2. Pornographic books/magazines.

3. Walkie-talkie radios.

4. Certain feathers, furs, skins, tusks, etc. of animals coming under the protect species regulation.

5. Explosives, fireworks and flick knifes.

6. Horror comics.

7. Plants and plants produce, meat, poultry, dairy and eggs.

8. Most animals and all birds.

Firearm/Weapon:

• Imported firearms must be accompanied by valid firearm certificate issued to the owner by the police authorities controlling the area in which the owner intends to reside.

Alcoholic Beverages/tobacco:

• Subject to extremely high duty and tax, which can be as much as 200%, making importation inadvisable.

Duties:

• If HHG/PE are more than six month's old, and owner has lived outside the UK for at least 12 months, they may import duty free. The goods must be retained for personal use by the owner for at least 12 months.

Vehicles:

• Customs form C194A and proof of ownership required. duty free if used and owned by shipper for more than 6 months prior to shipment and not sold before 1 year after.

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