Independent international guidance for UK retailers
The International Deskby Scott Gillett
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DESTINATION DIRECTORY

Where are you shipping?

Choose a market to see its practical checks, dated updates and links to official information.

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European Union

Start with VAT, customs data, product compliance and packaging obligations. Tax routes do not replace the rules applying to the product itself.

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United States

US customs treatment turns on what the product is, where it originates and how it is classified — not simply where it was dispatched.

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Australia

Prepare accurate descriptions, values and classifications, then check tax, biosecurity and product rules before offering delivery.

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India

The UK–India trade agreement can change tariff treatment, but the result depends on classification, origin and the evidence supporting the claim.

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United Arab Emirates

Dubai Customs continues to accept 8-digit HS codes until further notice, while businesses prepare for the wider 12-digit tariff programme.

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South Africa

Formal customs clearance depends on accurate invoice data, clear product descriptions and coordination with the South African importer or broker.

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Switzerland

Most UK e-commerce parcels follow the ordinary import route. Specialist end-use duty relief depends on the Swiss importer, the intended use and the correct declaration data.

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New Zealand

Accurate descriptions, values and classifications support clearance, while GST, biosecurity and record-keeping rules depend on the goods and selling model.

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Canada

CPTPP tariff treatment is now in force for eligible UK-origin goods. Canadian import treatment still depends on the product, its tariff classification, the agreement used and where it originates—not simply where it was dispatched.

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Brazil

Check the recipient’s tax ID, the parcel clearance route and who pays import charges. Keep clear product descriptions and evidence of the price paid.

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