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Baby & Maternity → United Kingdom

Requires UKCA marking (replacing CE) + UK EORI + UK VAT; packaging requires EPR registration

Lead time 3-6 weeks
Cost range £1,500-6,000
HS code 9615
Duty rate 0-4.7%
VAT / tax 20%

Technical standards

Reference standards for this product category — verify applicability with your testing lab before export.

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
GB/T 47041-2026 GB/T 孤独症儿童康复机构服务质量及评价规范 2026
GB/T 20002.1-2025 GB/T 标准中特定内容的编写指南 第1部分:涉及儿童安全 2025
GB/T 44083.2-2024 GB/T 道路车辆 儿童约束系统以及与车辆固定系统配装的使用性评价方法和规则 第2部分:用车辆安全带固定儿童约束系统 2024
GB/T 44668-2024 GB/T 0岁~6岁视障儿童早期干预机构服务规范 2024
GB/T 42125.17-2024 GB/T 测量、控制和实验室用电气设备的安全要求 第17部分:教育机构中儿童使用设备的特殊要求 2024
GB/T 44083.4-2024 GB/T 道路车辆 儿童约束系统以及与车辆固定系统配装的使用性评价方法和规则 第4部分:增高椅和增高垫 2024
GB/T 44083.3-2024 GB/T 道路车辆 儿童约束系统以及与车辆固定系统配装的使用性评价方法和规则 第3部分:儿童约束系统中儿童乘员的搭乘及日常维护 2024
GB/T 45089-2024 GB/T 0~3岁婴幼儿居家照护服务规范 2024

Required certifications

CertificationWhat it coversStatus
UKCA marking Replaced CE after Brexit; mandatory from 2025 Required
UK EORI Required for UK customs clearance Required
UK VAT GB tax ID registration required Required
UK Packaging EPR Registration with the Environment Agency required Required
UKRP UK authorized representative required Conditional

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Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

What is the difference between UKCA and CE?
UKCA is the post-Brexit UK certification, replacing CE from 2025.
Is a UK EORI required?
Yes. A UK EORI number is mandatory for customs clearance.
What is the UK VAT rate?
Standard 20%; reduced 5% for certain goods.
How do I register for Packaging EPR?
Register with the UK Environment Agency (EA); fees are based on packaging material weight.
Is a UK representative required?
Non-UK companies must appoint a UKRP (UK Responsible Person).

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