Azores

Please find updates and service restrictions concerning shipping to the Azores below:

General Information for the Azores

All shipments between the UK and the EU require customs clearance. Please refer to our Customs Information.

The Azores are an autonomous region of Portugal. They are part of the EU and within the EU customs and VAT areas.

Iron and Steel Imports to the EU

Products of iron and steel may only be imported into the European Union (EU) if these goods do not contain Russian basic products.

This applies to the following commodity codes:

Chapter 72: Heading 7206 to 7229
Chapter 73: Heading 7301 to 7326

Providing proof that the goods do not contain Russian-origin material is the responsibility of the importer (consignee), if requested by local customs authorities. For this reason, you should provide valid and local contact details for the consignee so that they can receive SMS and email notifications.

Carrier Information for the Azores

DHL Express shipping information for the Azores

Please refer to DHL's list of prohibited and restricted items. On DHL's page, select "Portugal" from the right-hand menu for restrictions specific to this destination.
See our DHL Express service information for a full overview.

TG Express shipping information for the Azores

Please refer to DHL's list of prohibited and restricted items. On DHL's page, select "Portugal" from the right-hand menu for restrictions specific to this destination.
See our TG Express service information for a full overview.

TNT shipping information for the Azores

Televisions, bikes and passports are prohibited for this service.
TNT does not collect from, or deliver to, exhibitions.
Please refer to TNT's general advice on export controls.

UPS shipping information for the Azores

Please refer to import/export information from UPS.
See our UPS service information for a full overview.

Please note: This is not a comprehensive list of customs restrictions and is provided for guidance only. Please consult the relevant customs authorities for further clarification and the most up-to-date advice.