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You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing inherited goods into the UK.
Find out how to import your personal belongings, pets and private motor vehicles when moving or returning to the UK.
What personal possessions (chattels) you need to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on, how to work out your gain
Get help to classify articles of leather and other items in chapter 42 of the tariff for import and export.
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
If someone dies without a will or known family, their ownerless property (bona vacantia) goes to the crown - check if you're an entitled relative, search for an estate, refer or claim on an estate
Find out about the goods that are restricted and controlled when importing or exporting merchandise in your baggage.
Tax and customs on personal belongings when you move to the UK permanently or temporarily - shipping, tax and duty
Like other forms of property, you can buy, sell and license IP, it is important you understand the value your trade mark, patent or design.
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