United Kingdom (Offshore Isles)

General Information for the United Kingdom (Offshore Isles)

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

Offshore Isles Post Codes

Quotes for the Offshore Isles are valid for the following post codes:

All HS (Western Isles)
IV55 – IV56 (Skye)
KA27 (Arran), KA28 (Millport)
KW15 – KW17 (Orkney)
PA20 (Bute)
PA41 (Gigha), PA42-PA49 (Islay), PA60 (Jura), PA61 (Colonsay)
PA62 – PA76 (Mull), PA77 (Tiree), PA78 (Coll)
PH41 (Muck), PH42 (Eigg), PH43 (Rum), PH44 (Canna)
All ZE (Shetlands)
All IM (Isle of Man)
TR21 - TR25 (Isle of Scilly)
PO30 - PO41 (Isle of Wight)

For DPD and DHL Parcel UK, please refer to the carrier information below.

Please note, the Channel Islands are not included and are listed separately as Jersey and Guernsey.

If your post code is not listed above, please go back and select either United Kingdom (Mainland), United Kingdom (Scottish Highlands), United Kingdom (Northern Ireland), Jersey or Guernsey from the destination list.

Importing Personal Effects to the UK

UK Customs (HMRC) have announced a new online process relating to importing household goods and personal effects to the UK as Transfer of Residence (ToR). Shippers are now required to make an application to HMRC prior to shipping from outside of the EU in order to claim VAT and duty relief for importing personal belongings.

The shipper must complete and sign the application form and provide any supporting documentation.

This is currently a "print-and-submit" procedure - all applications and supporting documentation must be sent by email, once signed, to [email protected].

The application must be made prior to shipping any consignments to the UK. If the applicant is successful in obtaining Transfer of Residence relief, the applicant will then be awarded unique declaration information in the form of an authorisation number, which can be included on the customs invoice (packing list).

Carrier Information for the United Kingdom (Offshore Isles)

DHL Express shipping information for the United Kingdom (Offshore Isles)

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

DHL Parcel UK shipping information for the United Kingdom (Offshore Isles)

Please refer to DHL Parcel UK's list of prohibited items.
The following postcodes are classed as Offshore Isles: HS, IV41-49, IV51, IV55-56, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH42-44, ZE, Isle of Wight, Scilly Isles.
See our DHL Parcel UK service information for a full overview, including a complete list of zones and postcodes under Transit Times. Offshore Isles are part of Zone D.

DPD shipping information for the United Kingdom (Offshore Isles)

The following postcodes are classed as offshore Scottish Isles by DPD: HS1-9, IV40-51, IV55-56, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH42-44, ZE1-3.
Please refer to DPD's general list of prohibited goods.
This service cannot be used to ship personal effects, liquids, jewellery or watches, or used for returns or repairs.
Items should be packaged in cardboard boxes, not only in jiffy bags, bubblewrap, etc. Pallets, wooden crates/boxes and suitcases are not accepted.
See our DPD service information for a full overview.

DX shipping information for the United Kingdom (Offshore Isles)

Please refer to DX's list of prohibited items (see excluded goods under 'DX Express Customers - UK').
See our DX service information for a full overview.

Evri shipping information for the United Kingdom (Offshore Isles)

Please refer to Evri's list of prohibited items.
Evri will not deliver to Amazon locations.
See our Evri service information for a full overview.

TG Express shipping information for the United Kingdom (Offshore Isles)

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

TG International shipping information for the United Kingdom (Offshore Isles)

Please refer to the carrier's guidance on prohibited items. You will need to select "United Kingdom" from the dropdown menu.
See our TG International service information for a full overview.

UPS shipping information for the United Kingdom (Offshore Isles)

Please refer to import/export information from UPS. You will need to select your origin and destination countries.
Pallets and suitcases are not accepted.
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.