Jewelry → 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 7113

Duty rate 0-2.5%

VAT / tax 20%

Technical standards

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

Standard No.	Organization	Title	Year
GB/T 15072.2-2025	GB/T	贵金属合金化学分析方法第2部分：银含量的测定	2025
GB/T 15072.1-2025	GB/T	贵金属合金化学分析方法第1部分：金含量的测定	2025
GB/T 15072.4-2025	GB/T	贵金属合金化学分析方法第4部分：钯含量的测定	2025
GB/T 15072.20-2025	GB/T	贵金属合金化学分析方法第20部分：铑含量的测定	2025
GB/T 15072.3-2025	GB/T	贵金属合金化学分析方法第3部分：铂含量的测定	2025
GB/T 15072.6-2025	GB/T	贵金属合金化学分析方法第6部分：铱含量的测定	2025
GB/T 19720-2024	GB/T	首饰和贵金属铂、钯含量的测定氯化铵重量法和丁二酮肟重量法	2024
GB/T 43753.4-2024	GB/T	贵金属合金电镀废水化学分析方法第4部分：氯离子含量的测定氯化银浊度法	2024

Required certifications

Certification	What it covers	Status
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

Testing scope

UKCA safety
EMC
RoHS

Labeling requirements

English labeling
UKCA marking
UK importer information
WEEE marking

Platform requirements

Amazon UK: UKCA + VAT required
eBay UK: EORI required
TikTok UK: local company required

Common non-compliance risks

No UKCA → cannot sell
No UK EORI → cannot clear customs
Unregistered EPR → fines

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).

Same product, other markets

Jewelry → United Kingdom

Technical standards

Required certifications

Testing scope

Labeling requirements

Platform requirements

Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

Same product, other markets

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