Practical guide
Keep the right records before international shipping
Keep accurate personal purchase and shipment records, but do not upload them to this catalogue.
Keep exact records
Retain receipts, item descriptions, paid amounts, tracking records and declarations that accurately describe the shipment.
Check your destination authority
Requirements depend on destination and can change. Consult the relevant customs authority before sending.
Avoid guarantees
A checklist cannot guarantee legality, insurance acceptance, delivery time or customs clearance.
Authority starting points
GOV.UK: documents for goods sent from abroad ↗
European Commission Taxation and Customs ↗
U.S. Customs and Border Protection ↗
Independent note: This guide is general research support, not agent, legal, customs or authentication advice.