Jersey is in the customs union with the United Kingdom (no duties in trade with the UK), but lies outside the UK VAT area. In practice: goods sent from Great Britain to Jersey are a zero-rated export for the UK, while the island applies a local GST and customs clearance for commercial goods. We run delivery from Poland via GB and a Condor Ferries sailing, as groupage from 1 pallet or a full load.
Jersey customs status — two layers
- Duty: Jersey is in the customs union with the UK — there are no duties in trade with Great Britain.
- VAT/GST: Jersey is outside the UK VAT area. Export from Great Britain to Jersey is zero-rated for UK VAT, and the island applies Goods and Services Tax (GST). Commercial goods clear customs on Jersey.
How we deliver to Jersey
We plan the route via Great Britain: import clearance on entry to GB, then a ferry to the island (Condor Ferries from Portsmouth/Poole, among others). We match the documents to clearance on Jersey. For smaller consignments we consolidate the load through the Milton Keynes warehouse and deliver it for the sailing.
Jersey vs Guernsey vs the Isle of Man
Jersey and Guernsey have a similar status (customs union with the UK, outside UK VAT), but different local taxes. The customs-simplest is the Isle of Man (shared VAT with the UK). All island destinations are gathered in Islands, and the formalities in customs clearance.
Have a delivery to Jersey? Write to us — give the island address, the type and value of the goods and the date, and we will prepare the route, clearance and a quote.
