International student travelling to the UK. Must I pay duty on items I bring? [closed]

I’m an international student set to join a University in the UK for a 1 year Management course. I’ll be taking my laptop, iPad and camera with me. Am I supposed to pay duty at the airport for any of these? I’m a semi-pro photographer and my camera costs roughly 2000 pounds. I’ll take these devices back with me to my country after finishing my course.

Edit: I’ve got no plans to do any kind of professional camera work while in the UK.

Best Answer

Students coming to the UK are eligible for "Transfer of Residence Relief" as explained in (UK) Customs Notice 5

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-5-transfer-of-residence-moving-to-or-returning-to-the-uk-from-outside-the-eu/notice-5-transfer-of-residence-moving-to-or-returning-to-the-uk-from-outside-the-eu#sec6

In particular parts 6 and 6.1. This explains that if you use an import agent to ship your effects there is a 'procedure code'.

If you carry the goods yourself you make a Declaration by entering either the Red (goods to declare) or Green (nothing to declare).

Part 6 "To be eligible for ToR relief, you must come to the UK to attend a school, college or university for a period of full-time study of at least 12 months. You must include details of your course and a copy of your offer letter from the education provider with your application.

You may bring belongings for you to wear, furnish your room or use for the purpose of your studies."

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Do I have to declare duty-free items UK?

You do not need to pay any tax or duties on personal goods you bring into Great Britain as long as they are within your personal allowances. If the goods are over your allowances you will need to: declare them.

Do I have to pay import duty on personal items UK?

You do not usually pay tax or 'duty' (customs charges) on personal belongings you move to the UK from the European Union (EU) .

How much can I import without paying duty in UK?

You will not have to pay anything to the delivery company to receive goods worth less than \xa3135 unless they're gifts over \xa339 or excise goods (for example, alcohol and tobacco).

What items do I have to declare at UK customs?

declare goods if you go over your allowances....To change your declaration, you'll need:

your declaration reference number.
the exact price of your goods in the currency you used to pay for them.
the number of items or volume of your goods.
the country where your goods were produced if you are travelling from the EU.

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