Exporting or shipping goods

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Cars and household goods​

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) gives full information on exporting or shipping cars and household goods to the UK.​

Relevant information from HMRC Notice 3 can be found in: 

• section 3​: how to​​ ​go through Customs
• section 4.​1: personal effects imported into the UK (form C3)
• section 4.1: te​m​porary import relief of VAT for personal effects
• section 4.3: temporary impor​tation of vehicles into the UK

Notice 3: bringing your belongings, pets and private motor vehicles to UK from outside the EU on GOV.UK website

Exporting personal items from Jersey

We need a written inventory for any personal household items that you're exporting. Certain items are prohibited, restricted or subject to licensing restrictions. 

Customs guidance on the export​ation of household effects

Moving or trading endangered species

International movement and trade of some species of animals and plants is controlled so it does not threaten their survival. This includes:

• ​their derivatives
• antiques and clothing made or containing CITES-listed species
• pets​

Species are listed by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora (CITES)​. You may need a CITES permit to import, export or re-export CITES-listed species.

Find more information and apply for a permit on moving or trading CITES-listed species.​

Exporting freight from Jersey to and across Europe

We adhere to Community / Common Transit procedures to supervise the movement of goods between the EU and EFTA countries.

If you are exporting freight from Jersey to or across Europe, a transit document may be required. 

If goods change transportation, then you might also need a multiple transit document. We issue transit documents and these should accompany the goods for the duration of transit. A​ 25% security bond may also be required.

If you need a transit document, you should contact Jersey Customs and Immigration on 
​+44 (0) 1534 448088 to receive an application form. 

You need to give at least 24 hours' notice before you leave so we can create your document for you.

Restricted items which can't be exported from Jersey

A valid licence is required for the following:

• cultural goods relevant to the Channel Islands, the UK or EU, like paintings, furniture or silverware
• toxins​ 
• military goods
• explosives and fireworks
• indecent and obscene material

The document below forms​ the legal basis of most, but not all, restrictions on exported goods. Contact us for more information.

Customs and Excise (Import and Export Control) (Jersey) Order 2006 on Jersey Law website

Sanctions

Open General Export Licence

​VAT advice on moving personal belongings from Jersey to the UK