Customs code for documents royal mail
When sending documents internationally through Royal Mail, you'll need to comply with customs regulations and use the correct customs code. Here's a breakdown of the most common customs codes for documents:
Commercial documents:
- Commercial invoices: 3301.00.00
- Commercial receipts: 3301.00.00
- Commercial letters: 3301.00.00
- Commercial documents (other): 3301.99.00
Non-commercial documents:
- Personal letters: 3301.00.00
- Personal documents (e.g., passports, ID cards): 3301.00.00
- Non-commercial documents (other): 3301.99.00
Other documents:
- Diplomatic documents: 3301.00.00
- Official documents (e.g., government documents): 3301.00.00
- Educational documents (e.g., diplomas, certificates): 3301.00.00
- Medical documents (e.g., prescriptions, medical records): 3301.00.00
Tariff classification:
- Harmonized System (HS) code: 4907.00.00 (printed matter, including documents)
Additional information:
- When sending documents, make sure to include a commercial invoice or a declaration on the package, even if the value is low. This is required by customs regulations.
- If you're sending a large quantity of documents, you may need to use a commercial invoice or a pro forma invoice.
- Check with Royal Mail for specific requirements and restrictions on sending documents to certain countries.
Remember to always check the latest customs regulations and requirements before sending documents internationally.