This form is for you to declare your belongings to Customs and to claim any duty and tax free reliefs that may
apply when you return to or transfer your normal home to the EC, or when you are a student coming to study
in the EC. The reliefs are explained in Customs Notice 3 - 'Bringing your belongings and private motor vehicle
into the United Kingdom from outside the European Community'. If you are a temporary visitor, see section 4
of Notice 3.
If you want a copy of this notice or more information, ask our National Advice Service (Tel: 0845 010 9000 or
+44 208 929 0152 for international callers).
Please note that you will also need to complete the following forms if you are bringing in:
• private motor vehicles: Form C 104A (if imported on transfer of residence) or C 179B (if previously
exported from the EC);
• pets: Form C 5 (if permanently imported); or
• furnishings for a secondary home in the EC: Form C 33.
Bringing your personal belongings to the United Kingdom
from outside the European Community
C 3