E-reader (Kindle, Kobo, Nook) → United Kingdom

Personal e-readers are freely allowed into the UK; no duty applies for returning residents within their allowance.

Details

HMRC and UK Border Force impose no specific restrictions on personal e-readers. Lithium batteries in devices must comply with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) — in-device lithium cells are allowed in both carry-on and hold as part of consumer electronics. E-readers enter duty-free for personal use under the UK's travellers' allowance (goods under £390 for air/sea travel). Goods brought in for commercial resale must be declared and may attract 20% VAT and applicable customs duty.

Quantity limit

Personal use; goods under £390 total are duty-free

Legal reference

HMRC Travellers' Allowances; IATA DGR Section 2.3 (lithium batteries)

Leaving with this item

E-readers and tablets may be exported from United Kingdom freely at personal-use quantities.

Practical advice

Keep the e-reader in your carry-on. No declaration needed for a single personal device. If arriving with several new-in-box units valued over £390 total, use the red channel to declare them.

Customs authority

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