Sending parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland between private individuals
Find out how to send parcels from Great Britain to private individuals in Northern Ireland.
Following the guidance issued in September 2024, there has been extensive preparatory work undertaken for the new arrangements for the movement of goods from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to Northern Ireland by parcels or freight set out in the Windsor Framework.
As a result, and subject to the relevant procedures, the new arrangements as set out in the Windsor Framework are planned to take effect from 1 May 2025.
This guidance is for private individuals in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) who send parcels to another individual in Northern Ireland for personal use and when returning an item to a business in Northern Ireland.
There are no customs declarations, customs duty or presentation of goods to customs authorities for these movements.
Your parcel carrier will notify you of any relevant prohibited goods, or any additional information needed to move restricted goods.
Moving personal belongings
If you’re moving personal belongings not sent in parcels, you do not need to pay any customs duty for moving your personal belongings from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. For example, when you are moving house. Find out more about moving personal belongings to Northern Ireland.
Moving parcels if you’re a business or a parcel carrier
If you’re a business find out how to send parcels from a business in Great Britain to a private individual or a business in Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework.
If you’re a parcel carrier moving parcels, find out how to move parcels under the Windsor Framework.