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Regulations on export to United Kingdom
When you send your luggage to United Kingdom, Please check the following transport, and the regulations on import and export.
Although we pay close attention to the accuracy of the information, the laws and regulations of each country and region are subject to change. Please be sure to check the import regulations of each country before using.
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Contraband list for United Kingdom
The restrictions on the items that can be sent vary depending on the delivery method. For more details, please check the restrictions of each shipping method below.
Super Express
Standard Express
Surface
Those that can not be sent all over the world common
Combustible articles, high-pressure articles, etc. For details, please see "Products that cannot be delivered overseas".
Items that cannot be delivered to United Kingdom
| Food and beverages (incl. alcoholic drinks) | Foods, supplements, and alcoholic beverages require a permit or application in advance, so we do not offer shipping. |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceuticals and hygiene products | We do not offer shipping for pharmaceuticals. |
| Electrical Appliances | There are restrictions for products containing lithium batteries, regarding the type (lithium ion, lithium metal) and quantity (max. 2 per package). |
| Chemical products (detergents, liquids, cosmetics, etc.) | An SDS may be required for chemical products (detergents, liquids, cosmetics, etc.) |
| Leather and brand goods | A quarantine inspection certificate may be required for leather goods. |
| Knives | We do not offer shipping for items with blades, including kitchen knives. |
| Other products of note | ・Documents such as payment certificates, invoices, purchase orders, etc. that prove the price may be required separately. ・For shipments over 135GBP, you may be required to submit detailed product information and customs documents when making your import declaration. In addition, a Value Added Tax (VAT) of 20% of the total value of the goods listed on the invoice, international shipping fees and other fees incurred, may be charged by the delivery company at the time of import declaration or delivery of the goods. ・For single shipments valued at 135GBP or less, the Value Added Tax (VAT) of 20% of the total value of the goods listed on the invoice, international shipping costs and other fees incurred, will be added to the shipping payment by Rakuten Global Express. Rakuten Global Express will declare and pay the Value Added Tax (VAT) to the authorities on your behalf. |
Those that can not be sent all over the world common
Combustible articles, high-pressure articles, etc. For details, please see "Products that cannot be delivered overseas".
Items that cannot be delivered to United Kingdom
| Electrical Appliances | There are restrictions for products containing lithium batteries, regarding the type (lithium ion, lithium metal) and quantity (max. 2 per package). |
|---|---|
| Food and beverages (incl. alcoholic drinks) | We do not offer shipping for the following items. • Alcoholic beverages containing greater than 24% ABV • All types of bird eggs and egg products • Honey and products containing honey • Dairy products • Vegetables • Meat, meat products, poultry, and poultry products |
| Precious stones and metals | We do not offer shipping for high value items or accessories which include precious metals, etc. |
| Other goods | We do not offer shipping for liquids in quantities greater than 1 liter. |
| Other products of note | ・For shipments over 135GBP, you may be required to submit detailed product information and customs documents when making your import declaration. In addition, a Value Added Tax (VAT) of 20% of the total value of the goods listed on the invoice, international shipping fees and other fees incurred, may be charged by the delivery company at the time of import declaration or delivery of the goods. ・For single shipments valued at 135GBP or less, the Value Added Tax (VAT) of 20% of the total value of the goods listed on the invoice, international shipping costs and other fees incurred, will be added to the shipping payment by Rakuten Global Express. Rakuten Global Express will declare and pay the Value Added Tax (VAT) to the authorities on your behalf. |
Those that can not be sent all over the world common
Combustible articles, high-pressure articles, etc. For details, please see "Products that cannot be delivered overseas".
Items that cannot be delivered to United Kingdom
| Electrical Appliances | There are restrictions for products containing lithium batteries, regarding the type (lithium ion, lithium metal) and quantity (max. 2 per package). |
|---|---|
| Food and beverages (incl. alcoholic drinks) | We do not offer shipping for the following items. • Alcoholic beverages containing greater than 24% ABV • All types of bird eggs and egg products • Honey and products containing honey • Dairy products • Vegetables • Meat, meat products, poultry, and poultry products |
| Other goods | We do not offer shipping for liquids in quantities greater than 1 liter. |
| Other products of note | ・For shipments over 135GBP, you may be required to submit detailed product information and customs documents when making your import declaration. In addition, a Value Added Tax (VAT) of 20% of the total value of the goods listed on the invoice, international shipping fees and other fees incurred, may be charged by the delivery company at the time of import declaration or delivery of the goods. ・For single shipments valued at 135GBP or less, the Value Added Tax (VAT) of 20% of the total value of the goods listed on the invoice, international shipping costs and other fees incurred, will be added to the shipping payment by Rakuten Global Express. Rakuten Global Express will declare and pay the Value Added Tax (VAT) to the authorities on your behalf. |
Super Express
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Those that can not be sent all over the world common
Combustible articles, high-pressure articles, etc. For details, please see "Products that cannot be delivered overseas".
Items that cannot be delivered to United Kingdom
- Food and beverages (incl. alcoholic drinks)
- Foods, supplements, and alcoholic beverages require a permit or application in advance, so we do not offer shipping.
- Pharmaceuticals and hygiene products
- We do not offer shipping for pharmaceuticals.
- Electrical Appliances
- There are restrictions for products containing lithium batteries, regarding the type (lithium ion, lithium metal) and quantity (max. 2 per package).
- Chemical products (detergents, liquids, cosmetics, etc.)
- An SDS may be required for chemical products (detergents, liquids, cosmetics, etc.)
- Leather and brand goods
- A quarantine inspection certificate may be required for leather goods.
- Knives
- We do not offer shipping for items with blades, including kitchen knives.
- Other products of note
- ・Documents such as payment certificates, invoices, purchase orders, etc. that prove the price may be required separately.
・For shipments over 135GBP, you may be required to submit detailed product information and customs documents when making your import declaration. In addition, a Value Added Tax (VAT) of 20% of the total value of the goods listed on the invoice, international shipping fees and other fees incurred, may be charged by the delivery company at the time of import declaration or delivery of the goods.
・For single shipments valued at 135GBP or less, the Value Added Tax (VAT) of 20% of the total value of the goods listed on the invoice, international shipping costs and other fees incurred, will be added to the shipping payment by Rakuten Global Express. Rakuten Global Express will declare and pay the Value Added Tax (VAT) to the authorities on your behalf.
Standard Express
-
Those that can not be sent all over the world common
Combustible articles, high-pressure articles, etc. For details, please see "Products that cannot be delivered overseas".
Items that cannot be delivered to United Kingdom
- Electrical Appliances
- There are restrictions for products containing lithium batteries, regarding the type (lithium ion, lithium metal) and quantity (max. 2 per package).
- Food and beverages (incl. alcoholic drinks)
- We do not offer shipping for the following items.
• Alcoholic beverages containing greater than 24% ABV
• All types of bird eggs and egg products
• Honey and products containing honey
• Dairy products
• Vegetables
• Meat, meat products, poultry, and poultry products - Precious stones and metals
- We do not offer shipping for high value items or accessories which include precious metals, etc.
- Other goods
- We do not offer shipping for liquids in quantities greater than 1 liter.
- Other products of note
- ・For shipments over 135GBP, you may be required to submit detailed product information and customs documents when making your import declaration. In addition, a Value Added Tax (VAT) of 20% of the total value of the goods listed on the invoice, international shipping fees and other fees incurred, may be charged by the delivery company at the time of import declaration or delivery of the goods.
・For single shipments valued at 135GBP or less, the Value Added Tax (VAT) of 20% of the total value of the goods listed on the invoice, international shipping costs and other fees incurred, will be added to the shipping payment by Rakuten Global Express. Rakuten Global Express will declare and pay the Value Added Tax (VAT) to the authorities on your behalf.
Surface
-
Those that can not be sent all over the world common
Combustible articles, high-pressure articles, etc. For details, please see "Products that cannot be delivered overseas".
Items that cannot be delivered to United Kingdom
- Electrical Appliances
- There are restrictions for products containing lithium batteries, regarding the type (lithium ion, lithium metal) and quantity (max. 2 per package).
- Food and beverages (incl. alcoholic drinks)
- We do not offer shipping for the following items.
• Alcoholic beverages containing greater than 24% ABV
• All types of bird eggs and egg products
• Honey and products containing honey
• Dairy products
• Vegetables
• Meat, meat products, poultry, and poultry products - Other goods
- We do not offer shipping for liquids in quantities greater than 1 liter.
- Other products of note
- ・For shipments over 135GBP, you may be required to submit detailed product information and customs documents when making your import declaration. In addition, a Value Added Tax (VAT) of 20% of the total value of the goods listed on the invoice, international shipping fees and other fees incurred, may be charged by the delivery company at the time of import declaration or delivery of the goods.
・For single shipments valued at 135GBP or less, the Value Added Tax (VAT) of 20% of the total value of the goods listed on the invoice, international shipping costs and other fees incurred, will be added to the shipping payment by Rakuten Global Express. Rakuten Global Express will declare and pay the Value Added Tax (VAT) to the authorities on your behalf.
Value Added Tax (VAT) amount judgment rate
5/2024 Judgment rate 1GBP = 192.64JPYThe following shipping methods are not available for United Kingdom
- Economy Air
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