Filling in your form

You should attach this Customs declaration and accompanying documents securely to the outside of the item, preferably in an adhesive transparent envelope.
If the declaration is not clearly visible on the outside, or if you prefer to enclose it inside the item, you must fix a label to the outside indicating the presence of a
customs declaration.
To accelerate customs clearance, complete this declaration in English, French or in a language accepted in the destination country.
To clear your item, the Customs in the country of destination need to know exactly what the contents are. You must therefore complete your declaration fully and
legibly; otherwise, delay and inconvenience may result for the addressee. A false or misleading declaration may lead to a fine or to seizure of the item.
Your goods may be subject to restrictions. It is your responsibility to enquire into import and export regulations (prohibitions, restrictions such as quarantine,
pharmaceutical restrictions, etc.) and to find out what documents, if any (commercial invoice, certificate of origin, health certificate, licence, authorization for goods
subject to quarantine (plant, animal, food products, etc.) are required in the destination country.
Commercial item means any goods exported/imported in the course of a business transaction, whether or not they are sold for money or exchanged.

1. Item description is mandatory – give a detailed description of each article in the item, e.g. “men’s cotton shirts”
2. Item quantity is mandatory – give the quantity of each item
3. Item weight is mandatory – enter the weight of each item individually in kg
4. Total weight is mandatory – enter the total weight of the package including packaging in kg
5. Item value is mandatory – enter the value of each item going into the package in GBP
6. Total value is mandatory – enter the total value of the total package in GBP
7. HS tariff number – if you are a business sending commercial items, you need to provide the HS tariff code. You can find this on the World Customs Organization website
8. Country of origin – this is the name of the country where the goods in your package originated, e.g. where they were produced, manufactured or assembled
9. Postage charge – this is where you can enter how much you’re paying to post your package, including separate charges like insurance
10. Category of item – select which type of item you’re sending
11. Comments – you’ve got the opportunity to provide details if your item is subject to quarantine or other restrictions
12. Add a licence – if your item is accompanied by a licence, tick this box
13. Add a certificate – if your item has a certificate attached, tick this box
14. Add an invoice – attach an invoice for all commercial items
15. Your signature is mandatory – add your signature here

IF THE CUSTOMS DECLARATION IS NOT COMPLETED CORRECTLY - YOUR ITEM CAN BE RETURNED OR DELAYED
 Great Britain Grande-Bretagne CUSTOMS DECLARATION CN 23
The print quality and size of your
From Name Sender’s Customs reference
(if any) Référence en douane de
No. of item (barcode, if any) May be opened officially Important!
label is important to help ensure
De l'expéditeur (si elle existe)
DÉCLARATION EN DOUANE See instructions
on the back your parcel is delivered without
Business No de l'envoi (code à barres, s'il existe) Peut être ouvert d'office
delay. Check the size is correct
Street using the print size guide:
Postcode City
Is the image below roughly the
Country
size of a 10p coin?
To Name
A
If it isn’t, your label is either too
Business
Importer’s reference (if any) (tax code/VAT No./importer code) (optional) large or too small. Check your
Street Référence de l'importateur (si elle existe (code fiscal/N de TVA/code de l'importateur) (facutatif)
o
printer settings and print again.
Postcode City Importer’s telephone/fax/e-mail (if known)
No de telephone/fax/e-mail de l'importateur (si connus)
Country
Net Weight (3) For commercial items only
Detailed description of contents (1) Quantity (2) Value (5) Pour les envois commerciaux seulement
10p
Description détaillée du contenu Quantité
Poids Net
Valeur HS tariff number (7) Country of origin of goods (8)
(in kg) No tarifaire du SH Pays d'origine des marchandises

Next steps

1. Complete the form in BLOCK

Total gross weight (4) Total value (6) Postal charges/Fees (9) Frais de port/Frais
Poids brut total Valeur totale CAPITALS as clearly as you can.
Guidance can be found on the
Category of item (10) Catégorie de l'envoi Commercial sample Echantillon commercial Explanation: Explication: Office of origin/Date of posting Bureau d'origine/Date de dépôt
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Gift Cadeau Returned goods Retour de marchandise

Documents Other Autre 2. Cut out the completed form using

Comments (11): (e.g.: goods subject to quarantine, sanitary/phytosanitary inspection or other restrictions) the guides. Securely attach the
Obserrations: (p. ex. Marchandise soumise à la quarantaine/à des contrôles sanitaires, phytosanitaires ou à d'autres restrictions)
form to the outside of your parcel
I certify that the particulars given in this customs decla-
ration are correct and that this item does not contain any Take your parcel into your Post
dangerous article or articles prohibited by legislation or
by postal or customs regulations 3. Office branch

Licence (12) Licence Certificate (13) Certificat Invoice (14) Facture Date and sender’s signature (15)
Branch staff will help you choose
No(s). of licence(s) No(s). of certificate(s) No. of invoice 4. the best postage option for your
needs

Sign and date your form, pay for

5. your postage, hand over your
parcel and you’re good to go
IF THE CUSTOMS DECLARATION IS NOT COMPLETED CORRECTLY - YOUR ITEM CAN BE RETURNED OR DELAYED