DHL Express Import Guidelines: United Kingdom
Shipping guidelines, standard prohibitions and restrictions to consider when sending express shipments to United Kingdom.
Prohibited Commodities for United Kingdom
Shipping Commodities – What You Need to Know
Certain commodities are considered as ‘Non-Document’ and need to be accompanied by a Customs invoice and, in some cases, additional Customs documentation. Other commodities are considered simply as a ‘Document’ and only require a DHL Waybill to be completed. The following list gives examples of ‘Document’ commodities:
Annual reports
Booklets, brochures (non-advertising)
Charts/graphs
Computer printouts
Cheques (cancelled only)
Documents, general business
Invoices (not blank)
Booklets, brochures (non-advertising)
Charts/graphs
Computer printouts
Cheques (cancelled only)
Documents, general business
Invoices (not blank)
Manuals
Music, printed or manuscript
Pamphlets
Personal mail
Price lists
Visa applications
Music, printed or manuscript
Pamphlets
Personal mail
Price lists
Visa applications
Certain Document and Non-Document commodities are subject to restrictions. Please contact your local Customer Service Department to clarify shipping requirements.
Weight and Size Limits for DHL IMPORT EXPRESS WORLDWIDE
If your shipment exceeds any of the following limits, it may require special handling. Please contact your local Customer Service department for advice.
| Maximum Size: | 120 x 80 x 80 cm per piece |
| Maximum Weight: | 70 kg per piece, 1000 kg per Waybill |
