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Tax and duty free reliefs when bringing goods to the UK, ordering or posting them from abroad

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Tax when bringing in goods from abroad Travelling to the UK - duty-free allowances, banned and restricted goods, declaring cash, diplomatic privilege, going through customs

Tax when ordering or sending goods from abroad Tax and duty on non-UK goods ordered online or by other means and on items posted from abroad, customs procedures and who pays

Banned or restricted goods What goods are banned or require a licence such as firearms, rules on restricted goods such as fruit, vegetables and seeds

What to do if your goods are seized by customs What happens when goods are seized - if you're present, or if you're not present, challenging the seizure, getting your goods back

Customs Duty, Excise Duty and Import VAT: introduction Basic guide to Customs Duty, Excise Duty and Import VAT, when it's payable and how much you pay

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