Commercial goods in accompanied baggage (also known as Merchandise in Baggage – MIB) or taking them in small vehicles (no more than 9 people and weighs 3.5 tonnes and less), and which you are planning to sell or use for your business and are valued under £2,500, please ensure you declare all commercial goods.
Please note there is no duty-free allowance for goods you’re taking out to sell or use in your business.
You can use the merchandise in baggage online declaration service to declare the accompanied commercial goods if you plan to take them out of Great Britain (Scotland, England or Wales).
This service cannot be used if:
Your goods are restricted or controlled for which you may need a licence
Are not alcohol, tobacco or fuel (excise goods);
Whether they are subject to customs special procedures, or if you intend to claim a relief on these goods.
In the event you can not use this service, then you must make a full export customs declaration.
If you are taking Commercial samples, or goods to be use in an exhibition or professional tools/equipment, you may also consider using an ATA Carnet. An ATA carnet, also known as the passport for goods, is an international customs document which allows for duty-free and tax-free temporary import of goods up to 1 year. The ATA Carnet scheme cover over 80 countries.
Need help?
If you need help completing an export customs declaration, get in touch with our customs team at chambercustoms@gmchamber.co.uk
If you want to know if ATA Carnets is right for you, click here for more information, and if you got questions, contact us at exportdocs@gmchamber.co.uk
Got other questions about exporting and/or importing? No problem, contact our team at international@gmchamber.co.uk
Sources: UK Government (HMRC)
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