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There are certain products you are not entitled to bring into the UK regardless of which country you are of traveling - that is the society to protect, Animal and public health and the environment.

If you are not sure about any of the goods you bring into the UK, talk to an officer in the Red Channel or the red dot.

Please note that this is not a complete list, but it contains the most important examples.

The following products are banned in full:

Drugs such as heroin, morphine, cocaine, Amphetamines, barbiturates, LSD and cannabis.

Offensive weapons such as flick and gravity Knives, butterfly knives, daggers, push, belt buckle Knives, death stars, swords, stealth (non-metallic) Knives, knives disguised as everyday Objects, brass knuckles, blow gun, billy and some martial arts.

Indecent and obscene material such as books, Magazines, films, videos, DVDs and software.

These include:

Material in children;
Material with extreme violence, and other pornography that does not legally bought in the UK.

The following items may be recorded and can be prosecuted by the use of intellectual property Rights Owner:

Counterfeit, pirated and patent infringing Goods such as CDs, DVDs, clothing, shoes and designer goods from non-EU countries.

The following are also prohibited, but in certain Cases in the United Kingdom will be placed when you obtain the appropriate license or permit:

Firearms, explosives and ammunition including blank firing or replica firearms, can Fireballs, self defense sprays are converted and electric devices such as stun guns. Realistic imitation firearms can only be imported for an authorized purpose or function as Participate in a historical reenactment. For more information, call our Advice Service on 0845 010 9000

Samurai swords with a curved blade of more than 50cms in length can only be imported for a authorized purpose or function, such as participation in the martial arts events or religious ceremonies. For more information, call our Advice Service on 0845 010 9000

Live animals - pets may only be imported when combined with the PETS scheme or be followed Licensed by animal and are placed under quarantine on arrival. For further information and advice Visit the Defra website (Untitled Document), call Helpline on 0870 241 1710 or e-mail quarantine@animalhealth.gsi.gov.uk

Pet birds from third countries may only be introduced if they are licensed by Animal Health. Farm animals and poultry may not be imported as "pets". For further information and advice for importation of birds or livestock contact Animal Health by e-mail AHITChelmsford@animalhealth.gsi.gov.uk or call 01 245 454,860th

Endangered animals and plants including live animals Birds and plants, or articles thereof, from such such as jewelry, shoes, bags and belts, even if they openly on sale in the countries where you have bought them, unless you have a valid CITES. This including caviar, ivory, coral, shells and crocodile, Alligator and snake skin from endangered animals adopted. For further information and advice to www.ukcites.gov.uk / Global default.asp or call the Licensing and Registration Service on Wild Life 44 (0) 117 372 8749 Lines are open Monday Friday, 08.00 bis 17.00 clock clock.

Certain transmitters such as CB radios and cordless phones that are not approved for use in the United Kingdom. For further information and advice, call Ofcom on 020 7981 3000

If you get rough diamonds in rough (That is uncut and unpolished) diamonds from countries outside the EU, you must have a valid certificate of the Kimberley Process. For further information and advice, call the Government Diamond Office in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 020 7008 6903


Bringing illegal goods into the United Kingdom

Transport of goods that are banned or for which you do not have the necessary license or permit is illegal - If you get caught smuggling, there are serious Penalties including imprisonment. It is important that you follow the advice below.

Never bring prohibited goods into the United Kingdom.

Never carry items into the United Kingdom for someone else.

If you are traveling, make sure that all passengers Know what goods are prohibited and restricted. If You are a vehicle for the smuggling of goods that we may also confiscate your vehicle.

Never to smuggle an animal into the United Kingdom. Also tame an animal can, it can transmit rabies, which could have devastating consequences.