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[1ted2]

Hi Everyone,

First time poster here.... Have a question that I can find the answer to on Tuesday, but hoping someone can let me know sooner?

When importing to the UK, do you need a certificate of origin for the goods, or is it only needed when there may be exemptions/relief on duty etc ??

[Sashas Jewels]

Hi and welcome

Most cerificates of origin are for textiles and they are arranged by the appropriate authority in the country you buy them from and then forwarded to you

[1ted2]

Thanks Jo for your reply,

Have leisure bags coming over from China, they are due to be shipped any day now, would they be classed as a textile item and need CO?

Not quite sure of the consequences if required by customs and haven't got one...

1ted2 - Please just use the standard font sizes when posting your messages.

[1ted2]

ok, looked too small when typing thread... anyone know any further info re bags and CO please??

[Wavecrest]

Hi there - you wouldn't normally need a certificate of origin for bags. Nowadays most goods from China do not attract any preferential duty rates. If your supplier in China can give you a customs tariff code number I can check the aqpplicable duty rate for you.