What customs documentation is needed for timber imports to the UK?

Timber imports to the UK require: commercial invoice (with HS tariff code, typically 4407 for sawn timber), packing list, bill of lading or CMR (road transport document), Declaration of Performance (DoP) for construction products, phytosanitary certificate (where required), FLEGT licence or equivalent legality documentation, chain of custody certificate (FSC/PEFC), and customs declaration (submitted via HMRC systems). For EU-origin timber, simplified customs procedures apply under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (zero tariff, zero quota for qualifying goods).

Timber imports to the UK require: commercial invoice (with HS tariff code, typically 4407 for sawn timber), packing list, bill of lading or CMR (road transport document), Declaration of Performance (DoP) for construction products, phytosanitary certificate (where required), FLEGT licence or equivalent legality documentation, chain of custody certificate (FSC/PEFC), and customs declaration (submitted via HMRC systems). For EU-origin timber, simplified customs procedures apply under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (zero tariff, zero quota for qualifying goods).

Why this matters

This question relates to Timber Import Regulations UK Post-Brexit: What You Need to Know, which covers the broader topic in detail. Understanding this specific aspect helps architects, builders, and timber dealers make informed specification decisions.

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