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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

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Counterfeit Goods are Prohibited

DHL's security policy states that it is not allowed to transport counterfeit goods via the DHL network. DHL does not want to be associated with counterfeit goods and upon suspicion of such goods being imported, Customs will be informed. It is prohibited in many countries to introduce counterfeit goods and where proven the Customs authority will seize the goods and penalize the buyer.
 If you are offered very low prices for branded goods that are sold on shopping websites or via other channels, you can normally assume that the goods are counterfeit. High quality branded goods that are often copied are:
  • Shoes
  • Clothing
  • Bags
  • Expensive Watches
  • CDs and DVDs
  • Perfumes
  • Electronics

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)
Manuals
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.
 

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