Body Armour → United Kingdom

Body Armour prohibited; penalties for import

Details

Body armour is a controlled item at international borders in many countries despite being entirely defensive in function. Canada restricts sales to authorized purchasers in several provinces. Australia requires state-level import and possession permits. India and Mexico prohibit civilian ownership w

Practical advice

Do not carry civilian body armour, ballistic vests, or stab vests into United Kingdom. UK Border Force requires an end-user permit issued only to law-enforcement / military / accredited security professionals; tourist carriage is treated as a weapons-import offence.

Customs authority

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) · https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs