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Changes to the de minimis

29/09/2020

The Minister for Treasury and Resources has announced that the reduction in the “de minimis” level of GST from £240 to £135 will come into effect from 1st October 2020. This means that any private individual ordering goods from outside Jersey will need to pay GST if their order costs more than £135. The full announcement made on gov.je can be read here along with a reminder of the changes which can be read here.

Please note this “de minimis” level does not apply where goods are imported for business purposes.

Declaring goods imported from, or exported to, countries outside the EU ("third country" goods)

25/09/2020

Please see our Step-by-Step guide - Imports for guidance on how to complete your import declaration and Step-by-Step guide - Exports for guidance on how to complete your export declaration.

Additional duty on goods imported from the USA

25/09/2020

If you are importing goods from the USA you may have to pay additional duty. Please see this UK legislation for more information.