Body Armour → United Kingdom

Body Armour prohibited; penalties for import

Details

Body armour is a controlled item at international borders in many countries despite being entirely defensive in function. Canada restricts sales to authorized purchasers in several provinces. Australia requires state-level import and possession permits. India and Mexico prohibit civilian ownership w

Leaving with this item

Body armour is a dual-use controlled good; export from United Kingdom above civilian protection levels requires authorisation.

Practical advice

Do not carry civilian body armour, ballistic vests, or stab vests into United Kingdom. UK Border Force requires an end-user permit issued only to law-enforcement / military / accredited security professionals; tourist carriage is treated as a weapons-import offence.

Customs authority

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) · https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs