Parcel Despatch UK

Albania	Gibraltar	New Zealand
Andorra	Greece	Pakistan
Armenia	Greenland	Poland
Australia	Hong Kong	Portugal
Austria	Hungary	Romania
Bangladesh	India	Saudi Arabia
Belarus	Iceland	Serbia
Belgium	Indonesia	Singapore
Bosnia-Herzegovina	Israel	Slovakia
Brunnei Darussalam	Italy	Slovenia
Bulgaria	Latvia	Spain
Canada	Lichtenstein	Sri Lanka
Canary Islands	Lithunia	Sweden
China	Luxembourg	Switzerland
Croatia	Macedonia	Syria
Czech Republic	Malaysia	Taiwan
Denmark	Malta	Tanzania
Estonia	Mexico	Thailand
Fiji	Moldova	Tunisia
Finland	Montenegro	USA
France	Nepal	Vatican City
Germany	Netherlands	Vietnam

Albania

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Food: Prohibited unless a Certificate of Origin and Health Certificate accompanies the goods

Medical Items: Prohibited unless a Certificate of Origin and Analysis Certificate accompanies the goods

Customs Clearance Requirements

If the consignee is a business they must provide the agent in Albania with a copy of the Company license and their NIPT (tax number registration) document

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Andorra

Outside of the European Union Fiscal (VAT) area – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Classed as an independent principality in Europe

Restricted Commodities:

Airline Tickets: Prohibited for carriage

Jewellery: Only costume Jewellery: is accepted

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Telephone Equipment: An Import Certificate is required

Toys: An Import Certificate is required

Customs Clearance Requirements

If the consignee is a business their VAT number must be shown on the invoice

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Armenia

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Chewing Gum: Prohibited for carriage

Clothing: An Import Licence is required

Coffee: Prohibited for carriage

Computers: An Import Licence is required

Cosmetics: An Import Licence is required

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Machine Parts: : An Import Licence is required

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Military Equipment: Prohibited

Tapes: An Import Licence is required

Textiles: An Import Licence is required

Customs Clearance Requirements

High value shipments will be held and inspected by customer. Delays and additional charges should be expected.

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Australia

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Quarantine InformationThe Australian Customs Service randomly hold 5% of all formal entries for a documentary and physical examination of the goods. This process can cause delays of 24 to 72 hours.

Using the following words to describe a shipment will incur Quarantine inspections and fees: wood, samples, gift, present, sporting goods, Used Goods: , Food: , and nutritional supplements.

All Used Goods: are also subject to Quarantine.

Additional charges may also be billed to the consignee for goods which have been quarantined.

Restricted Commodities:

Clothing: Must contain labels sewn into the garment which state the material composition and country of origin. If the packaging is not transparent the markings must also be shown on the outside of the packaging.

CDs/DVDs:May be subject to censorship

Cosmetics: May require approval from the Ministry of Justice

Food: All Food: items will be quarantined. Additional charges will apply

Knives: Prohibited for carriage

Laser ProductsProhibited for carriage

Shoes: Must be marked with the country of origin and material content

Telephones: Require an Import Licence (includes Mobile Phones: )

Toy / Replica Guns: Prohibited for carriage

WatchesAll parts of the watch must be marked with the country of origin

Austria

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Austria

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Bangladesh

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Films: /DVDs/CDs: Subject to customs inspection. Additional charges may apply

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Israeli Origin Goods: Prohibited for carriage

Used Items: Prohibited for carriage

Items for Personal Use: Prohibited for carriage

Customs Clearance Requirements

Private ShipmentsHigh value shipments sent to individuals intended for their personal use are not accepted

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Belarus

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Computers: Prohibited for carriage

Medical Items: Prohibited for carriage

Mobile Phones: Prohibited for carriage

Radio & Radio Equipment: Prohibited for carriage

Uniforms: Import License from the Ministry of Defence required

Customs Clearance Requirements

The consignee must provide the following to Belarus Customs upon customs clearance:

• Company Registration Documents
• Copy of the Contract and Passport of Transaction issued by a Belarus Bank
• Translations of invoices and any other accompanying documents
  

Delays in customs clearance should be expected. Additional charges may also apply.

Deliveries to private addresses are not accepted.

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Belgium

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Belgium

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Bolivia

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Biological Products: Prohibited for carriage

Coffee: Prohibited for carriage

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Customs Clearance Requirements

A Certificate of Origin may be required for high value shipments

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Bosnia-Herzegovina

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Clothing (Used): Prohibited for carriage

Cutlery: Prohibited for carriage

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Customs Clearance Requirements

If the goods are being provided free of charge to the consignee this must be clearly stated on the invoice. It is mandatory to provide the value of the goods even if they are not being sold to the receiver.

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Brunei Darussalam

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Clothing (Used): Prohibited for carriage

Films: Subject to censorship

Telephone Equipment: Prohibited for carriage

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Customs Clearance Requirements

Invoices with ‘no commercial value’ written on them will not be accepted by customs.

Invoices must not be hand written.

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Bulgaria

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Bulgaria

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Canada

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Books: Provide the title of the book on the invoice

CDs/DVDs/Videos: Provide the title of the CD/DVD/Film on the invoice

Clothing (Used): Prohibited for carriage

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Food Supplements: Prohibited for carriage

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Textiles: Provide full textile breakdown e.g. 100 % cotton t-shirt

Toy / Replica Guns: Prohibited for carriage

Customs Clearance Requirements

Please include the sender’s and consignee’s contact number, complete description of each commodity including the value, country of origin and consignee’s email address on the invoice

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Canary Islands

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Canary Islands are made up of:

• El Hierro,
• La Palma,
• La Gomera
• Tenerife
• Gran Canaria
• Fuerteventura
• Lanzarote.

Restricted Commodities:

Animal Products: Prohibited for carriage

Clothing: High value shipments may require a Certificate of Origin

Cosmetics: Prohibited for carriage

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Food Supplements: Prohibited for carriage

Jewellery: Costume Jewellery: only

Medical Instruments: Prohibited for carriage

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Printed Matter: Prohibited if contrary to Spanish morals and customs

Shoes: Provide detailed information e.g. type of material, kind of Shoes: who the Shoes: are for (man/woman/child), country of origin

Customs Clearance Requirements

All consignees in the Canary Islands must be registered tax payers with the local authorities

When shipments are imported for commercial purposes, the sender's and consignee's VAT registration numbers are compulsory on the invoice.

When non-document shipments are intended for private individuals, their passport or identity card number must be indicated.

It is mandatory to provide one of the following Consignee ID Numbers on the invoice to allow customs clearance:

Consignee’s VAT Number (Business to Business Shipments)

Impuesto sobre el Valor Anadido (IVA)

This is ES followed by the CIF (see below)

Consignee’s CIF (Business to Business Shipments)

Certificado de Identificación Fiscal

The tax ID number for all companies. It consists of a letter followed by 8 digits. The letter represents the type of company.

Consignee’s NIF (Business/Private to Private Individuals)

Número de Identificación Fiscal

Tax ID number for all individuals.

For Spaniards it is their DNI (Documento Nacional de Identidad) plus one letter, for foreigners it is their NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero)

Consignee’s Passport Number (Business/Private to Private Individuals)

A copy of the passport is likely to be requested by the customs authorities in the Canary Islands in order to perform customs clearance

Consignee’s DNI (Business/Private to Private Individuals)

Documento Nacional de Identidad

ID number for Spanish citizens

The following are also mandatory on the invoice:

• Name & Address of Consignor and Consignee
• Full Description of the Goods
• True Value of the Goods (should be in Euros)
• Origin of the Goods
• Consignor’s VAT Number (or UNREG for unregistered businesses and PR for Private exporters)
• Consignee’s Telephone Number
• Consignee’s Email address

Failure to provide the above will result in the shipment being held by Customs who will then request a new invoice.

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China

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Books: Prohibited for carriage

Camcorders: Prohibited to businesses unless the receiver an provide China Compulsory Certification

Additional costs and delivery delays should be expect to private individuals

Cosmetics: Prohibited for carriage

Electrical Items: Prohibited to businesses unless the receiver an provide China Compulsory Certification

Additional costs and delivery delays should be expect to private individuals

Films: Prohibited unless the receiver has Importation Approval from the Chinese Ministry of Culture

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Radios & Radio Equipment: Prohibited unless the receiver provides an Automatic Import License

Telecommunication Items: Must be accompanied by a China Compulsory Certification and Automatic Import License

Toys: Subject to quarantine inspection

Used Goods: Prohibited for carriage

Customs Clearance Requirements

The Chinese government safety licence certification system means certain goods cannot be imported into China if the importer/consignee has not obtained the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) mark from the Chinese government agency, Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA).

Private individuals can receive these goods but additional charges may apply.

The following is a condensed list of the goods requiring certification:

• Electrical Goods (Home appliances, circuit board, light bulb, LED indicators, hi fi system or other electrical parts, etc)
• Electronic Goods (Mobile Phones: , Computers: , laptops, PDA, calculators or electronic parts, printers etc)
• Machineries (Automobile parts, generator and including machinery moulds etc)
• Handicraft and Jewelleries (including watches and clocks)
• Sporting Goods (Golf clubs & accessories, rackets etc)
• Printer toners (new or used/ empty toner casing etc)
• Multimedia storage (CD, DVD, videotape and mass storage devices etc)
• Apparels (Luxury brand apparels, Clothing: items in Large Quantity: more than 10kg)
• Miscellaneous Items: Leather Goods: , musical instruments

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Croatia

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Coffee: Prohibited for carriage

Clothing (Used): Prohibited for carriage

Cutlery: Prohibited for carriage

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Customs Clearance Requirements

Deliveries to private individuals are possible but difficulties should be expected. Private consignees are required by the Croatian Customs to make a written declaration and present this declaration to a public department to confirm that they authorize a clearing agent to carry out clearance on their behalf. This authorization must be stamped by the local authority.

If the goods are provided free of charge this should be clearly stated on the invoice. It is mandatory to provide the value of the goods even if they are not being sold to the receiver.

Invoices must not be hand written.

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Czech Republic

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Czech Republic

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Denmark

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Denmark

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Estonia

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Estonia

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Fiji

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Plant Products: Prohibited for carriage

Animal Products: Prohibited for carriage

Clothing (Used): Prohibited for carriage

Customs Clearance Requirements

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address, complete street address including apartment, suite or unit number on the invoice

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Finland

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Finland

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France

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for France

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Germany

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Germany

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Gibraltar

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

CDs/DVDs/Videos: Ensure the title of the CD/DVD/Film is provided on the invoice

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Customs Clearance Requirements

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address, complete street address including apartment, suite or unit number on the invoice

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Greece

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Greece

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Greenland

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Customs Clearance Requirements

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Hong Kong

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Clothing: Require an Import License. Must provide an exact description of the goods: type of fabric (woven, knitted etc,), size and quantity

Coffee: Prohibited for carriage

Cosmetics: Prohibited for carriage

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Leather Goods: Prohibited for carriage

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Telecommunication Equipment: Prohibited for carriage

Textiles: Require an Import License, as per Clothing:

Toy / Replica Guns: Prohibited for carriage

Vitamins: Prohibited for carriage

Import Licences are required for certain goods including electronic and computer spare parts, customers are advised to contact BERR for further information.

Please note it is not possible to perform deliveries to Discovery Bay.

Customs Clearance Requirements

Failure to provide full details on the export invoice will result in customs holding the shipment. Delays and additional charges should be expected.

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Hungary

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Hungary

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India

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Clothing: Shipments of Clothing: , other than samples and personal shipments, require an approval certificate from the Textile Ministries

Films: State Country of Origin, contents and title of film, purpose of import on the invoice

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Radio & Radio Equipment: Prohibited unless receiver provides an Import License from the Ministry of Communication

Satellite Equipment: Prohibited unless receiver provides an Import License from the Ministry of Communication

Telecommunication Items: The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identification) number must be clearly on the item and the export invoice

Toys: Prohibited for carriage

Used Items: Prohibited for carriage

Customs Clearance Requirements

For goods imported for commercial use, the receiver must have an Import Export Code (IEC) provided by the Indian Customs authorities.

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Iceland

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Animal Products: Prohibited for carriage

Clothing (Used): Must be accompanied by a Fumigation Certificate or Certificate of Disinfection

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Jewellery: Only costume Jewellery: is accepted

Medicine: sProhibited for carriage

Customs Clearance Requirements

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Indonesia

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

CDs: Subject to censorship

DVDs / Videos: Subject to approval by the censorship board

Clothing: Consignee must be a Registered Importer with the Indonesia Trade Dept

Cosmetics: Prohibited for carriage

Electronic Items: Consignee must be a Registered Importer with the Indonesia Trade Dept

Newspapers: Prohibited for carriage

Films: Subject to approval by the censorship board

Footwear: Consignee must be a Registered Importer with the Indonesia Trade Dept

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Textiles: Consignee must be a Registered Importer with the Indonesia Trade Dept

Toys: Consignee must be a Registered Importer with the Indonesia Trade Dept

Toy / Replica Guns: Prohibited for carriage

Telecommunication Prohibited for carriage

Equipment

Customs Clearance Requirements

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Israel

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Clothing: Prohibited unless authorisation is gained Ministry of Commerce & Trade

Computers: Prohibited for carriage

Cosmetics: Prohibited for carriage

DVDs / Videos: Prohibited for carriage

Electrical Items: Prohibited unless prior authorisation is gained from Institute of Standards

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Glasses: Prohibited unless prior authorisation is gained from Institute of Standards

Medical Items: Prohibited for carriage

Musical Instruments: Prohibited unless prior authorisation is gained from Institute of Standards

Shoes: Prohibited unless authorisation is gained Ministry of Commerce & Trade

Textiles: Prohibited unless authorisation is gained Ministry of Commerce & Trade

Toys: Prohibited unless prior authorisation is gained from Institute of Standards

Customs Clearance Requirements

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address and the country of origin/manufacture of every item on the invoice

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Italy

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Italy

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Latvia

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Latvia

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Lichtenstein

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Animal Products: Prohibited for carriage

Clothing: State the kind of material, composition e.g. 100% cotton, whether it is knitted or woven, who the item is for i.e. man, woman or child

Cosmetics: State the percentage of alcohol on the invoice, if applicable

State the percentage of VOC (Volitile Organic Compound) on the invoice, if applicable. Expect delivery delays and additional charges

Films: State the length, width, duration, a brief description of the film and the reason for import on the invoice

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Jewellery: Costume Jewellery: only

Knives: Prohibited for carriage

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Textiles: State the kind of material, composition e.g. 100% cotton, whether it is knitted or woven, who the item is for i.e. man, woman or child

Customs Clearance Requirements

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Lithuania

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Lithuania

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Luxembourg

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Lithuania

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Macedonia

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Jewellery: Prohibited for carriage

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Customs Clearance Requirements

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Malaysia

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

CalendarsProhibited unless approval given by the Ministry of Home Affairs

Cosmetics: Prohibited for carriage

Coffee: Prohibited for carriage

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Israeli Origin Goods: Prohibited for carriage

Knives: Prohibited for carriage

Magazines: Prohibited for carriage

Mobile Telephones: Prohibited for carriage

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Radio Equipment: Prohibited for carriage

Tapes: Approval Permit required from Censorship Board

Telephones: Import Permit required

Videos/DVDs: Approval Permit required from Censorship Board

Toy / Replica Guns: Prohibited for carriage

Customs Clearance Requirements

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Malta

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Malta

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Mexico

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Animal Products: Prohibited for carriage

Chinese Origin Goods: Expect delays in customs and additional costs

Clothing (Used): Prohibited for carriage

Clothing (New): Prohibited unless for personal use, expect delays in customs and additional costs

Computers: Prohibited for carriage unless being imported for repair

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Medical Items: Consignee must obtain a Health Department permit

Toys: Prohibited for carriage

Wood: Including items made of wood, require an Agriculture permit

Customs Clearance Requirements

A Certificate of Origin may be required for high value shipments

Please include the consignee’s Tax ID Number (RFC number), contact number and email address on the invoice

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Moldova

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Jewellery: Prohibited to private individuals

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Customs Clearance Requirements

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Montenegro

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Clothing: Require a Certificate of Origin

Parts: Provide a full description and what machine it is be used in

Textiles: Require a Certificate of Origin

Customs Clearance Requirements

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Nepal

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Electrical Items: Require an Import License

Personal Mail: Prohibited for carriage

Radio Equipment: Prohibited for carriage

Telephone Equipment: Prohibited for carriage

Televisions: Prohibited for carriage

Customs Clearance Requirements

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Netherlands

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Netherlands

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New Zealand

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Clothing: Require an Import License

Knives: Prohibited for carriage

Shoes: Require an Import License

Parts: Provide a full description and what machine it is be used in

Toy / Replica Guns: Prohibited for carriage

Customs Clearance Requirements

Please include the consignee’s VAT number (for businesses) or Personal ID Number (for private individuals), contact number and email address on the invoice.

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Pakistan

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Animal Products: Prohibited for carriage

Clothing (Used): Must be accompanied by a Fumigation Certificate

Electrical Items (Used): Prohibited for carriage

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Precious Metals: Prohibited for carriage

Customs Clearance Requirements

Please include the weight of the shipment, consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice.

Shipments received in Pakistan without an invoice are subject to additional charges.

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Poland

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Poland

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Portugal

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Portugal

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Romania

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Romania

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Saudi Arabia

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Animal Products: Prohibited for carriage

Clothing (New): Country of origin must be printed on the label

Clothing (Used): Must be accompanied by a Fumigation Certificate

Communication Items: Import License required from Saudi Ministries

Computer Equipment: Certificate of Conformity (CoC) required

Cosmetics: Prohibited for carriage

Electrical Appliances: : Certificate of Conformity (CoC) required

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Precious Metals: Prohibited for carriage

Radios & Radio Equipment: Prohibited for carriage

Tapes/CDs/DVDs: Subject to strict Ministry of Information check

Customs Clearance Requirements

The country of origin must be clearly marked on all goods being sent to Saudi Arabia e.g. Made in European Union. Any item which is not marked in this way will be treated as follows:

• A fine of SR 5,000 will be payable by the consignee
• If the importer is unable to prove the origin of the goods they will be returned to the sender (return charges will apply)

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice.

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Serbia

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Textiles (inc Clothing): Prohibited unless a Certificate of Origin is supplied

Parts: Provide a full description and what machine it is be used in

Customs Clearance Requirements

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice.

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Singapore

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Books: Prohibited for carriage

Chewing Gum: Prohibited for carriage

Communication Items: Prohibited unless approval has been gained from Infocom Development Authority

CDs/DVDs/Videos: Prohibited for carriage

Cosmetics: Some Cosmetics: require approval from the National Authority of CWC

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Magazines/Newspapers: Subject to approval from the Media Development Authority

Medical Items: Prohibited for carriage

Telecommunication Items: Subject to approval from Infocom Development Authority (IDA)

Customs Clearance Requirements

Please include the consignee’s contact number (work and home) and email address on the invoice.

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Slovakia

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Slovakia

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Slovenia

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Slovenia

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Spain

European Member Country – No export invoices required

If you wish to send a shipment to any of Canary Islands (El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote) please select Canary Islands as the destination country.

There are no customs clearance requirements for Spain

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Sri Lanka

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Clothing (Used): Fumigation Certificate required

Parts: Provide a full description and what machine it is be used in

Customs Clearance Requirements

All goods must be marked wit the country of origin e.g. ‘Made in …’

High value shipments are subject to inspection by customs. Delays and additional costs should be expected.

A Certificate of Origin may be requested by customs.

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice.

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Sweden

European Member Country – No export invoices required

There are no customs clearance requirements for Sweden

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Switzerland

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Animal Products: Prohibited for carriage

Clothing: State the kind of material, composition e.g. 100% cotton, whether it is knitted or woven, who the item is for i.e. man, woman or child

Cosmetics: State the percentage of alcohol on the invoice, if applicable

State the percentage of VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) on the invoice, if applicable. Expect delivery delays and additional charges

Films: State the length, width, duration, a brief description of the film and the reason for import on the invoice

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Jewellery: Costume Jewellery: only

Knives: Prohibited for carriage

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Textiles: State the kind of material, composition e.g. 100% cotton, whether it is knitted or woven, who the item is for i.e. man, woman or child

Customs Clearance Requirements

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Syria

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Books: Prohibited unless approved by the Ministries of Information & Culture

Camcorders: Prohibited for carriage

CDs/DVDs/Films: Prohibited unless approved by the Ministries of Information & Culture

Clothing (Used): Fumigation Certificate required

Clothing (New): Prohibited if evaluated by Syrian Customs as commercial merchandise

Magazines: Prohibited

Medical EquipmentProhibited for carriage

Radio & Radio Equipment: Prohibited for carriage

Telecommunication Items: Prohibited for carriage

Textiles: Prohibited if evaluated by Syrian Customs as commercial merchandise

Goods of US OriginGoods manufactured or documents from the USA are prohibited

Goods of Israeli Origin Goods manufactured or documents from Israel are prohibited

Customs Clearance Requirements

All shipments with a value over 100USD (approximately £60) requires the consignee in Syria to obtain an Import License from the Ministry of Economy and Foreign Trade. The Ministry will only issue an Import License who has a register business and registration number.

A Certificate of Origin may be requested by Syrian Customs
Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Taiwan

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Camcorders: Prohibited unless an Import License is supplied

Clothing: Country of Origin must be clearly indicated on the label, which must also state the material composition and brand

Communication Items: Prohibited unless an Import License is provide by the consignee from the Taiwanese Ministry of Communications

Computers: Prohibited unless an Import License is provide by the consignee from the Taiwanese Ministry of Economic Affairs

Cosmetics: Prohibited for carriage

Eye Wear: Prohibited unless an Import License is provided

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Knives: Prohibited for carriage

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Radios & Radio Equipment: Prohibited unless an Import License is provide by the consignee from the Taiwanese Ministry of Economic Affairs

Satellite Equipment: Prohibited unless an Import License is provide by the consignee from the Taiwanese Ministry of Economic Affairs

Telecommunication Items: Prohibited unless an Import License is provide by the consignee from the Taiwanese Ministry of Communications

Textiles: Country of Origin must be clearly indicated on the label, which must also state the material composition and brand

Toys: Prohibited unless an Import License is provide by the consignee from the Taiwanese Ministry of Economic Affairs

Goods of Chinese Origin: Goods manufactured or documents from the USA are prohibited

Customs Clearance Requirements

High value shipments may require the consignee to obtain an Import License from Taiwanese Customs.

The Consignee must give written approval to Taiwanese Customs or their agent to allow customs clearance to take place (also known as Power of Attorney)

For multiple parcel shipments a packing list should be provided for each parcel detailing the contents, weights and values of each item in the box.

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice.

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Tanzania

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Animal Products: Prohibited for carriage

Clothing (Used): Certificate of Fumigation required

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Customs Clearance Requirements

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice.

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Thailand

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Animal Products: Prohibited for carriage

Clothing (Used): Certificate of Fumigation required

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Mobile Phones: Prohibited for carriage

Cosmetics: Prohibited for carriage

Electrical Items: Used Items: are prohibited for carriage

Eye Wear: Prohibited unless an Import License is provided by the consignee from the Thai Food: & Drug Association

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Jewellery: Prohibited for carriage

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Radios & Radio Equipment: Prohibited unless an Import License is provided by the consignee from the Thai Telecommunication Department

Toys: Consignee must provide their social security card and a letter stating the purpose of import

Customs Clearance Requirements

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice.

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Tunisia

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Books: Subject to censorship, expect delivery delays. Religious Books: are prohibited

CDs/DVDs/Videos: Subject to censorship, expect delivery delays

Food: Prohibited for carriage

Jewellery: Costume Jewellery: only

Knives: Prohibited for carriage

Magazines: Subject to censorship, expect delivery delays

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Parts: Provide a full description and what machine it is be used in

Telephone Equipment: Prohibited unless an Import Permit is provided by the consignee from Tunisian Telecommunications Authority

Playing Cards: Prohibited for carriage

Shoes (Leather): Prohibited for carriage

Customs Clearance Requirements

The consignee must an Importer Code for all shipments exceeding 200USD (approx. £130) in value.

The country of origin / manufacture for each item should be stated on the invoice.

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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USA

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Animal Products: Prohibited for carriage

Clothing: State the kind of material, composition e.g. 100% cotton, whether it is knitted or woven, who the item is for i.e. man, woman or child

Computers: Prohibited for carriage, unless registered with the Food: & Drug Administration of USA

Cosmetics: State the kind of material, composition e.g. 100% cotton, whether it is knitted or woven, who the item is for i.e. man, woman or child

DVDs/CDs/Videos: Provide length, duration, description of content, reason for import on the invoice

Electrical Items: Prohibited for carriage, unless registered with the Food: & Drug Administration of USA

Eye Wear: Prohibited for carriage, unless registered with the Food: & Drug Administration of USA

Food: State the kind of material, composition e.g. 100% cotton, whether it is knitted or woven, who the item is for i.e. man, woman or child

Medical Items: Prohibited for carriage, unless registered with the Food: & Drug Administration of USA

Shoes: Provide material composition, type of leather, kind of shoe and who is to wear the shoe (man/woman/child) and country of origin/manufacture

Textiles: State the kind of material, composition e.g. 100% cotton, whether it is knitted or woven, who the item is for i.e. man, woman or child

Customs Clearance Requirements

The Consignee may have to give written approval to USA Customs or their agent to allow customs clearance to take place (also known as Power of Attorney). If the receiver to does not agree to clear the goods or takes too long they could be moved into the Government Warehouse, additional charges will apply.

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Vatican City

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Clothing: Prohibited to businesses unless accompanied by a Certificate of Origin

DVDs/Films: /VideosPrivate consignees must provide a written declaration stating the goods are for personal use only

Food: Small quantities of non-perishable Food: only

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Shoes: Provide material composition, type of leather, kind of shoe and who is to wear the shoe (man/woman/child) and country of origin/manufacture

Customs Clearance Requirements

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice

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Vietnam

Outside of the European Union – Export Invoices required for customs clearance

Restricted Commodities:

Books: Subject to censorship

Clothing (Used): Prohibited for carriage

DVDs/CDs/Videos: Subject to censorship

Electrical Items (Used): Prohibited for carriage

Medicine: Prohibited for carriage

Photographs: Subject to censorship

Playing Cards: Prohibited for carriage

Radios & Radio Equipment: Prohibited unless the consignee provides an Import License

Used Goods: Prohibited for carriage

Customs Clearance Requirements

Invoice values should ideally be in stated in US Dollars

Please include the consignee’s contact number and email address on the invoice