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Checklist
It is VITAL you not only have the correct documentation, but have fully understood the requirements to ensure the safety and well being of your pet.
We've drawn up a checklist to help you. Please make sure you read this!
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Requirements
Requirements at Gatwick for private personal importations of animals on relocation or transfer of residence.
Privately imported pets that have been owned for 6 months or more and are
part of a transfer of your normal home (UK Customs determine normal as
residing 185 days or more in a 12 month period in the non EC country of
departure) are not subject to UK customs duty or VAT, form C5 has to be
completed. For help, see guide to C5 completion.
If you are buying a puppy in the USA and do not reside in USA customs VAT
is chargeable and a pro-forma invoice is required.
Military Personnel
Military Personnel are entitled to duty/vat relief if they are being transferred
for active service in the UK.
On most occasion this is in excess of the 6 month/180 day rule as above so
the C5 will apply, if your circumstances are different please contact us for
further details.
