Watches (Commercial) → United Kingdom

No specific restrictions for personal watches (commercial)

Details

Luxury watches carried for personal use are generally permitted with declaration at most borders, but travelers must be prepared to pay import duties if the value exceeds the destination's duty-free allowance. Switzerland allows duty-free import of u. In the reverse direction (taking watches (commercial) out of United Kingdom): restricted — Commercial-quantity watches exported from United Kingdom requires a commercial export declaration; samples at personal quantities move informally.

Quantity limit

Personal use

Leaving with this item

Commercial-quantity watches exported from United Kingdom requires a commercial export declaration; samples at personal quantities move informally.

Practical advice

Personal-import watches clear as personal effects under the destination's allowance. Above the allowance: declare at Red Channel + present purchase receipt to His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC); duty + 20% VAT applies.

Customs authority

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