Customs Tax, Duties
and Restrictions
to United Kingdom

Restricted items may be imported into the UK only with the appropriate licenses or compliance with UK government regulations.

Common restricted items include:

- Medicines and health supplements (must meet MHRA guidelines)

- Plants, seeds, and food (must comply with DEFRA regulations)

- Electronics (must meet CE/UKCA certification standards)

- Firearms, replicas, and knives (require special permits)

- Endangered species products (must meet CITES regulations)

Check GOV.UK import guidance for the latest restrictions.

 Prohibited items are strictly banned from import into the UK.

These include:

- Controlled drugs and substances

- Obscene material or indecent images

- Counterfeit money, goods, or documents

- Dangerous chemicals, explosives, or radioactive materials

- Self-defense sprays like pepper spray

- Certain animal products (meat, dairy) from outside the EU

View the full list at UK Border Force – Banned Goods.