OFGIF3100 - Procedure tables: guidelines on the importation of the gift

Importation guidelines

Goods entered to relief should be checked to confirm the following conditions:

• documentary evidence is provided in support of the request for relief. Items which are sent should be accompanied by documents from the donor that give details about the circumstances of the gift
• where gifts are imported as freight or unaccompanied baggage normal customs clearance documentation (for example C88) is presented, and CPC 40 00 C28 or 49 00 C29 is entered
• for gifts sent to reigning monarchs and heads of state, or imported by or on behalf of reigning monarchs or heads of state for their use during an official stay in the United Kingdom, CPC 40 00 C29 or 49 00 C29 must be used
• goods must not be subject to any prohibition or restriction
• any necessary licences have been obtained
• goods are not for commercial use and do not reflect any commercial interest
• there is no indication (for example from commercial documents) that the goods are to be delivered to anyone other than the entitled person or organisation