Notes For The Completion Of U.k. Customs Form C3 printable pdf download

NOTES FOR THE COMPLETION OF

U.K. CUSTOMS FORM C3

The following notes have been compiled to assist you in completing U.K. Customs form C3. In order to

avoid unnecessary errors which may result in delays in clearance of your consignment, we strongly

recommend that you read these notes carefully in conjunction with the information contained on the C3. If

you have any doubts, please contact our offices immediately where one of our advisors will gladly assist you.

We would like to bring your attention to two points which regularly cause difficulties when completing the C3:

a) Customs terminology of permanent and/or temporary residence.

It is viewed by Customs that

the place of your normal residence is the place that you have lived for more than 185 days (6

months) prior to your arrival in the U.K.

b) When completing the C3 please take note that where indicated as U.K. this includes the United

Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and ANY part of the European Union.

It is not

necessary to alter the form if you are not residing in the U.K. so long as you are taking up

residence in any EU member state.

Page 1 Complete your personal details, enter the total number of packages that you have shipped and the

date of your Arrival in the U.K. (or European Union).

It is not necessary for you to complete the

“Request to Clear”, However, if this information is available, you can complete this section as far as

you are able. If you are unsure of any details, please leave the field blank or contact our offices.

Page 2 Section 1 “Returning to or transferring your normal home to the EC”

Complete this section if you are returning to or transferring your normal home (the place that you

have lived for more than 185 days (6 months) prior to your arrival in the U.K.) to ANY member state

of the European Union.

Section 1a:

If you have had your home outside the EU for more than 12 months and are

returning to the EU permanently, your should complete this section.

Section 1b:

If you are returning to the EU after only a temporary visit outside, i.e. less than 185

days (6 months) you should complete this section and list all goods purchased or obtained (including

goods purchased as gifts) in Part B (page 4).

Please note that any items used and owned for less

than 6 months (including gifts) will be subject to import Customs Duty and Taxes.

Section 1c:

If you are moving your normal home to the EU on marriage, as well as completing

Part A above, you will also need to complete this section.

You must also supply a copy of your

marriage certificate (if your marriage has already taken place). You need only complete this section

if the marriage is the primary reason for transferring your normal home to the EU not if it is

incidental to your move.

Section 1d:

If you have lived outside the EU for and your shipment includes items which have

been possessed and used for less than six months you should tick “yes” and list all items in Part B

(page 4), otherwise tick “no”. Please note that any items used and owned for less than 6 months

(including gifts) will be subject to import Customs Duty and Taxes.

Section 1e:

If your belongings include any goods obtained under a tax-free scheme, you must

tick the appropriate box under this section and list goods in Part B (Page 4).

These items may be

subject to import Customs duty and taxes.

Notes For The Completion Of U.k. Customs Form C3

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