Check if you need to declare goods you bring into or take out of the UK
Whether you need to declare goods to UK customs depends where in the UK they start or end their journey.
Check if you need to declare goods you move:
- between Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- to or from the EU
- to or from any other countries
If goods are travelling through Great Britain or Northern Ireland to and from other countries, check the common transit rules to find out if you must declare them.
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