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What goods are controlled on import into Jersey?

The following list shows some of the goods which cannot be imported into Jersey without a valid licence or permit:

• drugs such as heroin, cocaine, amphetamines, barbiturates, LSD and cannabis
• chemicals for making illegal drugs
• firearms, ammunition, accessories and other weapons
• explosives and fireworks
• chemicals for making weapons
• flick knives, gravity knives and CS gas sprays
• fighting dogs (for example, the pit bull breed and similar)
• indecent and obscene material, including books, magazines, films, videos, DVDs and digital media
• liquid milk

Where can I find further information about goods that cannot be freely imported into Jersey?

The following documents form the legal basis of most, but not all, restrictions on imported goods.

You can also contact us for further information about goods that may be banned or restricted on importation into Jersey.
 
Customs and Excise (Import and Export Control) (Jersey) Order 2006 on Jersey Law website
Download open general import licence (size 89kb) 

Importing animals

You can import cats and dogs from the United Kingdom without completing any documentation.

You can also import cats, dogs and ferrets from the EU if the requirements of the pet passport scheme are met.

If you wish to import other live animals or animals from outside the UK / EU, a specific import licence may be required depending on the type of animal concerned and its country of origin.

Pet travel scheme

Endangered animals / goods taken or made from endangered animals

You may not import the following endangered animals or plants unless you have a valid Convention of International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES) licence:

• live animals, birds and plants
• goods made from them, such as jewellery, shoes, bags and belts, even if they were openly on sale in the countries where you bought them
• ivory and coral
• shells taken from endangered animals
• crocodile, alligator and snake skin taken from endangered animals

Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES) (industry and finance section)

I am moving to Jersey - do I have to pay GST or customs duty on my household effects / car?

If you are changing residence, you will not be required to pay GST or customs duty on any household effects / car you import (other than alcohol and tobacco products) so long as:

• your normal place of residence has been outside Jersey for a continuous period of at least 12 months
• the effects have been in the possession of you, or your family, for 6 months; and
• you do not dispose of them in Jersey for 1 year after their arrival

Whoever is travelling to Jersey with the goods needs to have a completed importers declaration form in respect of personal household effects ready for inspection at the point of importation.

 Download importer's declaration form JCE 185 (size 21kb)