UK import documents checklist

Post-Brexit UK imports run through CDS with their own EORI, commodity-code, and origin-proof requirements. This is the baseline document set for a standard commercial import.

Example product

E-commerce goods shipment from China to the United Kingdom

Requirements shift by product family (UKCA-marked goods, food, plants) and by any preferential claim under UK trade agreements. Use it as a readiness checklist and verify against current GOV.UK guidance.

Information you'll need

GB EORI number
Commodity code candidate per product (UK Integrated Tariff)
Customs value and incoterm
Whether postponed VAT accounting is used

Commonly missing details

Correct 10-digit commodity codes
Proof of origin for preferential duty claims
UKCA/CE conformity documentation for regulated goods

Typical document checklist

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Transport document
Proof of origin (where a preference is claimed)
Import declaration via CDS (self-filed or via an agent)

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Compliance note: Kustaro outputs are customs-readiness recommendations generated from available product information and tariff-reference data. They are not legal advice and do not guarantee acceptance by customs authorities. Final classification and customs declarations should be verified before official use.