Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Gold Jewellery → United Kingdom
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-04-25
ALLOWED
Personal jewellery allowed; counts toward duty-free allowance
Details
Personal gold jewellery worn or carried is generally not subject to duty. However, new jewellery purchased abroad counts toward your £390 personal allowance. Gold above the allowance is subject to 2.5% customs duty plus 20% VAT on the total value including duty.
Quantity limit
£390 total personal goods allowance
Documentation required
- Customs declaration form (C384) if value exceeds £390
Legal reference
The Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Practical advice
Worn personal jewellery that you already owned before traveling is exempt. Keep receipts for newly purchased items.
Customs authority
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) · https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs