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Importing into the UK
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You can check if preferential tariff treatments apply to the import of this specific product in the Origin tab.
Import controls
| Country | Measure type | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All countries (1011) | Import control - CITES | 2021 No. 54 | ||
| All third countries (1008) | Veterinary control | S.I. 2019/782 | ||
| Ukraine (UA) | Restriction on entry into free circulation | S.I. 2022/395 |
Import duties
Suspensions
| Country | Measure type | Duty rate | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All countries (1011) | Suspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms | 0.00% | 2020 No. 1431 |
Import VAT and excise
- Excise duties are not chargeable on this commodity.
| Country | Measure type | Duty rate | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
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| Areas subject to VAT or Excise (1400) | Value added tax Standard rate | 20.00% |
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Quota order number
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Exporting from the UK
The commodity code for exporting and Intrastat reporting (opens in new tab) is 4206 0000.
UK export controls
| Country | Measure type | Duty rate | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All countries (1011) | Export control - CITES | 2021 No. 54 |
Check duties and customs procedures for exporting goods
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Origin allows for various policy measures to be implemented and for duties to be calculated.
There are two types of origin, subject to different rules, which may affect your trade.
Preferential rules of origin
Products which meet all preferential rules of origin (for countries where the UK has trade agreements in place) may be eligible for reduced or zero duty rates.
Non-preferential rules of origin
Products with non-preferential rules of origin may incur commercial policy measures, such as:
- anti-dumping duties
- countervailing duties
- trade embargoes
- safeguarding measures
- quantitative restrictions
- tariff quotas
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Notes for heading 4206000000
Chapter notes
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For the purpose of this chapter, the term ‘leather’ includes chamois (including combination chamois) leather, patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather.
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This chapter does not cover:
a. sterile surgical catgut or similar sterile suture materials (heading 3006);
b. articles of apparel and clothing accessories (except gloves, mittens and mitts), lined with fur skin or artificial fur or to which fur skin or artificial fur is attached on the outside except as mere trimming (heading 4303 or 4304);
c. made up articles of netting (heading 5608);
d. articles of Chapter 64;
e. headgear or parts thereof of Chapter 65;
f. whips, riding-crops or other articles of heading 6602;
g. cuff-links, bracelets or other imitation jewellery (heading 7117);
h. fittings or trimmings for harness, such as stirrups, bits, horse brasses and buckles, separately presented (generally, Section XV);
(ij) strings, skins for drums or the like, or other parts of musical instruments (heading 9209);
k. articles of Chapter 94 (for example, furniture, luminaires and lighting fittings);
l. articles of Chapter 95 (for example, toys, games, sports requisites); or
m. buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs, button moulds or other parts of these articles, button blanks, of heading 9606.
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(A) In addition to the provisions of note 2 above, heading 4202 does not cover:
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a. bags made of sheeting of plastics, whether or not printed, with handles, not designed for prolonged use (heading 3923);
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b. articles of plaiting materials (heading 4602).
(B) Articles of heading 4202 and 4203 which have parts of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, of natural or cultured pearls, of precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) remain classified in those headings, even if such parts constitute more than minor fittings or minor ornamentation, provided that these parts do not give the articles their essential character. If, on the other hand, the parts give the articles their essential character, the articles are to be classified in Chapter 71.
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For the purposes of heading 4203, the expression ‘articles of apparel and clothing accessories’ applies, inter alia, to gloves, mittens and mitts (including those for sport or for protection), aprons and other protective clothing, braces, belts, bandoliers and wrist straps, but excluding watch straps (heading 9113).
Additional chapter note
- For the purposes of the subheadings of heading 4202, the term ‘outer surface’ is to refer to the material of the outer surface of the container being visible to the naked eye, even where this material is the outer layer of a combination of materials which makes up the outer material of the container.
General Rules for the Interpretation of goods
Classification of goods in the Tariff shall be governed by the following principles:
Rule 1
The titles of sections, chapters and sub-chapters are provided for ease of reference only. For legal purposes, classification shall be determined according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes and, provided such headings or notes do not otherwise require, according to the following provisions.
Rule 2
- Any reference in a heading to an article shall be taken to include a reference to that article incomplete or unfinished, provided that, as presented, the incomplete or unfinished article has the essential character of the complete or finished article. It shall also be taken to include a reference to that article complete or finished (or falling to be classified as complete or finished by virtue of this rule), presented unassembled or disassembled.
- Any reference in a heading to a material or substance shall be taken to include a reference to mixtures or combinations of that material or substance with other materials or substances. Any reference to goods of a given material or substance shall be taken to include a reference to goods consisting wholly or partly of such material or substance. The classification of goods consisting of more than one material or substance shall be according to the principles of rule 3.
Rule 3
When, by application of rule 2(b) or for any other reason, goods are prima facie classifiable under two or more headings, classification shall be effected as follows:
- the heading which provides the most specific description shall be preferred to headings providing a more general description. However, when two or more headings each refer to part only of the materials or substances contained in mixed or composite goods or to part only of the items in a set put up for retail sale, those headings are to be regarded as equally specific in relation to those goods, even if one of them gives a more complete or precise description of the goods;
- mixtures, composite goods consisting of different materials or made up of different components, and goods put up in sets for retail sale, which cannot be classified by reference to 3(a), shall be classified as if they consisted of the material or component which gives them their essential character, insofar as this criterion is applicable;
- when goods cannot be classified by reference to 3(a) or (b), they shall be classified under the heading which occurs last in numerical order among those which equally merit consideration.
Goods which cannot be classified in accordance with the above rules shall be classified under the heading appropriate to the goods to which they are most akin.
Rule 5
In addition to the foregoing provisions, the following rules shall apply in respect of the goods referred to therein:
- camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, drawing-instrument cases, necklace cases and similar containers, specially shaped or fitted to contain a specific article or set of articles, suitable for long-term use and presented with the articles for which they are intended, shall be classified with such articles when of a kind normally sold therewith. This rule does not, however, apply to containers which give the whole its essential character;
- subject to the provisions of rule 5(a), packing materials and packing containers ( 1 ) presented with the goods therein shall be classified with the goods if they are of a kind normally used for packing such goods. However, this provision is not binding when such packing materials or packing containers are clearly suitable for repetitive use.
Rule 6
For legal purposes, the classification of goods in the subheadings of a heading shall be determined according to the terms of those subheadings and any related subheading notes and, mutatis mutandis, to the above rules, on the understanding that only subheadings at the same level are comparable. For the purposes of this rule, the relative section and chapter notes also apply, unless the context requires otherwise.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| TN701 |
According to the Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 (OJ L183, p. 9), as retained in UK Law, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol. The prohibition shall not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 26 September 2014, of trade contracts concluded before 25 June 2014, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal persons, entity or body seeking to perform the contract have notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established. (b) goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 and Regulation (EU) No 374/2014, as retained in UK Law, or in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement |
Veterinary control for All third countries
From 6 Feb 2024
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| N853 |
UN/EDIFACT certificates: Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261)) as transposed into UK Law. |
Import allowed
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| Y930 |
Particular provisions: The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Decision 2007/275/EC and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2007 as transposed into UK Law. |
Import allowed
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| C084 |
Exemption by virtue of Articles 3 and 4 of regulation 2019/2122 (animals intended for scientific purposes, research and diagnostic samples) |
Import allowed
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| Y058 + Threshold condition |
Meet both conditions Exemption by virtue of Article 7 of Commission Delegated Regulation 2019/2122 (Goods which form part of passengers' personal luggage and are intended for personal consumption or use) and The weight of your goods does not exceed 2.00 kg |
Import allowed
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| N853 | For status codes: AE, JA, JE, LE, LP : GB Declarations: For pre-notification sent to IPAFFS: Enter GBCHDyyyy. and the reference number of the CHED-P. Note: ‘yyyy’ represents the year in which the licence was issued. The ‘.’ after the year is part of the licence completion requirements. Northern Ireland Declarations: For non-NIRMS declarations pre-notified to TRACES: Enter CHEDP.XI.yyyy. followed by the reference number of the CHED-P. Note: ‘yyyy’ represents the year in which the licence was issued. The ‘.’ before XI, after XI and after the year, are part of the licence completion requirements. If an initial CHED-P has been partially rejected, the subsequent CHED reference number will have a ‘V’ suffix for the validated consignment and ‘R’ for the rejected one. This suffix must be included as part of the CHED-P reference number. On Northern Ireland declarations, only one instance of document code N853 is permitted on an item. If using more than one CHED-P then a separate item will need to be declared for the goods covered by each CHED-P. For NIRMS movements from GB to NI: Enter GBCHDyyyy.NIRMS. Note ‘yyyy.’ represents the year in which the movement took place, for example GBCHD2025. The ‘.’ after the year is part of the licence completion requirements. Also complete document status code XW (see below). A separate N853 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each individual CHED-P. Note: When declaring document code N853, previous document code DCR must be declared in DE 2/1 at header level. For status code XW: For non-NIRMS enter text ‘Waiver/Exemption claimed’ in the document reason field. For NIRMS movements enter the NIRMS Scheme number in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, JA, JE, LE, LP, XW |
| Y930 | For UK Tariff measures: Complete statement ‘2007/275/EC and 2019/2007 Exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not concerned by Commission Decision 2007/275/EC and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2007 as transposed into UK Law. For Northern Ireland tariff measures: Complete statement ‘Excluded Regulation 2021/632’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for these exemptions and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| C084 | Complete statement ‘Reg 2019/2122 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not concerned by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122 adopting a list of animals and goods exempt from official controls at border control posts Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y058 | Complete statement ‘Exempt personal consignment’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods meet the criteria for an exemption under Article 7 of Commission Delegated Regulation 2019/2122 (Goods which form part of passengers personal luggage and are intended for personal consumption or use Sufficient evidence must be held to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD624 | The entry into free circulation of the products of animal origin is subject to the presentation of a Common Health Entry Document for products of animal origin (CHED-P) in accordance with the conditions laid down in article 40 of the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 as transposed into UK Law |
| CD686 | Goods, which form part of passengers' personal luggage and are intended for personal consumption or use, shall not be subjected to Official controls, by virtue of Article 7 of Commission delegated regulation 2019/2122. |
| CD737 | Articles 3 and 4 of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122, as retained in UK Law, establishes that some "animals intended for scientific purposes" and all the "research and diagnostic samples", if authorised by the competent authority of the Member State of destination, shall be exempted from official controls at border control posts. |
Suspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms for All countries
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C990 |
End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446) |
Apply the mentioned duty
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No document provided |
Measure not applicable
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| C990 | Provide the authorisation decision number for the Authorised Use/End-Use authorisation ships and platforms in the format: • 2 digit code identifying the member state of authorisation, e.g., GB. • 3 digit code indicating that an Authorised Use/End-Use authorisation ships and platforms is held, i.e., EUS (Authorisation code) • followed by the authorisation reference number. C990 must be used in conjunction with DE 1/11 code 1SW - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
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| EU003 | According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods. |
| TM510 |
1. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels. 2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of: (a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms: (1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or (2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms. (b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland. |
Import control - CITES for All countries
From 1 Feb 2024
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C400 |
Presentation of the required "CITES" certificate |
Import/export allowed after control
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| Y900 |
Declared goods do not belong to the Washington Convention (CITES) |
Import/export allowed after control
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| C400 | In the document ID field, state the document code (C401, C402, C403, C404, C405, C406, C635, C638 or C639) for the CITES document being used. One of these document codes must always be declared in addition to C400. The identification of the CITES document should be declared against the additional CITES document code rather than against C400. All CITES documentation requiring endorsement must be presented at the frontier. - Use one of the following document status codes: AC |
| Y900 | Complete statement ‘CITES Permits not required’ in Document Reason (Fourth Component). Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods do not require CITES permits. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) - Standard and Enhanced Preferences
Declaring your proof of origin
| CDS Data Element (DE) | What you must include |
|---|---|
| DE 2/3 |
You must include one of the following document codes, as appropriate:
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| DE 4/17 |
The data element must include a preference code in the 200 series. |
Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) - Standard and Enhanced Preferences
Declaring your proof of origin
| CDS Data Element (DE) | What you must include |
|---|---|
| DE 2/3 |
You must include one of the following document codes, as appropriate:
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| DE 4/17 |
The data element must include a preference code in the 200 series. |
Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) - Comprehensive Preferences
Declaring your proof of origin
| CDS Data Element (DE) | What you must include |
|---|---|
| DE 2/3 |
You must include one of the following document codes, as appropriate:
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| DE 4/17 |
The data element must include a preference code in the 200 series. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 03020 | UK VAT standard rate |
Tariff preference for CPTPP All Members
From 24 Dec 2024 to 21 Jun 2026
Meet the following condition and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9081 |
Goods declared under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) |
Import allowed
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| 9081 | In the document ID field, enter the appropriate code 9U01, 9U02 or 9U03 to indicate which document code has been used for the CPTPP Certification of Origin. Note: one of the document codes 9U01, 9U02 or 9U03 must be declared in addition to document code 9081 - Use one of the following document status codes: JP |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| RT001 |
To claim preference under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Document Code 9081 must be declared in D.E. 2/3 in addition to the appropriate Certification of Origin Document Code detailed below:
Information on declaring these Document Codes in D.E. 2/3 can be found in the CDS guidance on GOV.UK The Minimum Data Requirements for what should be included in a Certification of Origin is set out in Annex I of the CPTPP Origin Reference Document (available on the GOV.UK link). |
Free Trade Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Australia
Declaring your proof of origin
| CDS Data Element (DE) | What you must include |
|---|---|
| DE 2/3 |
You must include one of the following document codes, as appropriate:
Codes U110 and U111 must be declared with one of the following document status codes (opens in new window): AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, HP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB. |
| DE 4/17 |
The data element must include a preference code in the 300 series. |
| DE 5/16 |
The data element must be completed with the country of preferential origin. |
Tariff preference for Israel
From 1 Sep 2025
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y864 |
The proof of origin indicates that the production conferring originating status has not taken place in a location within the territories brought under Israeli administration since June 1967. |
Apply the mentioned duty
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No document provided |
Measure not applicable
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y864 | Complete statement ‘Originating conditions met’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the production conferring originating status has not taken place in a location within the territories brought under Israeli administration since June 1967. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate the origin of the goods and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD785 | The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: List of non-eligible locations |
Free Trade Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and New Zealand
Declaring your proof of origin
| CDS Data Element (DE) | What you must include |
|---|---|
| DE 2/3 |
You must include one of the following document codes, as appropriate:
Codes U110 and U111 must be declared with one of the following document status codes (opens in new window): AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, HP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB. |
| DE 4/17 |
The data element must include a preference code in the 300 series. |
| DE 5/16 |
The data element must be completed with the country of preferential origin. |
Restriction on entry into free circulation for Ukraine
From 30 Mar 2022
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9009 |
Goods originating in non-government controlled Ukrainian territory with a certificate of origin issued by the Ukrainian authorities |
Import/export allowed after control
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| 9010 |
Goods originating specifically in the non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts if related to an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022: Import allowed subject to these contracts, or ancillary contracts necessary for their execution, being concluded by 24 August 2022, and the Secretary of State for the Department for Business and Trade being informed at least ten working days in advance of this exception being used. |
Import/export allowed after control
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| 9017 |
Goods exported from an area of Ukraine under the control of the Ukrainian government |
Import allowed
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| 9009 | Complete statement ‘Exempt from prohibition’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods originating in non-government controlled Ukrainian territory are covered by a certificate of origin issued by the Ukrainian authorities and entitled to an exemption from the prohibition on the import of goods originating in the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine . Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption, which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| 9010 | Complete statement ‘Contractual exemption’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are entitled to an exemption from the prohibition imposed on goods originating in the non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts on the basis that they relate to an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022 and subject to these contracts, or ancillary contracts necessary for their execution, being concluded by 24 August 2022. It is further a legal declaration that the Secretary of State for the Department for Business and Trade was informed at least ten working days in advance of this exception being used. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exception, which must be produced on demand. |
| 9017 | Complete statement ‘From Government Controlled Area’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods were exported from an area of Ukraine which was under the control of the Ukrainian government at the time of export. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SN008 | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 impose trade restrictions on certain goods, technology and services. Some restrictions include trade involving non-government controlled Ukrainian territory. Please refer to sanctions guidance. You may need a licence from the Department for Business and Trade. |
Export control - CITES for All countries
From 1 Feb 2025
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C400 |
Presentation of the required "CITES" certificate |
Export allowed
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| Y900 |
Declared goods do not belong to the Washington Convention (CITES) |
Export allowed
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| C400 | In the document ID field, state the document code (C401, C402, C403, C404, C405, C406, C635, C638 or C639) for the CITES document being used. One of these document codes must always be declared in addition to C400. The identification of the CITES document should be declared against the additional CITES document code rather than against C400. All CITES documentation requiring endorsement must be presented at the frontier. - Use one of the following document status codes: AC |
| Y900 | Complete statement ‘CITES Permits not required’ in Document Reason (Fourth Component). Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods do not require CITES permits. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
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