Can I bring goods banned by law to United Kingdom?
- Official classification
- Goods banned by law
Prohibited
You cannot bring goods banned by law into United Kingdom.
Carried
Not allowed
Declaration
Required — surrender
Limit
No stated quantity
Post or courier
prohibited
What you need to know
- No stated quantity
- Channels: Carried with the traveler, Post or courier
Important
This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.
If you do not declare
- Step 1: Confiscation, Administrative fine, Criminal prosecution
Official sources
- Bringing goods into the UK for personal use: Banned and restricted goods HM Revenue & Customs / Home Office (GOV.UK)