Watches & Eyewear → 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 9102

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.	Organization	Title	Year
GB/T 13511.2-2025	GB/T	配装眼镜第2部分：渐变焦定配眼镜	2025
GB/T 10810.1-2025	GB/T	眼镜镜片第1部分：单焦和多焦	2025
GB/T 10810.3-2025	GB/T	眼镜镜片第3部分：透射比试验方法	2025
GB/T 13511.1-2025	GB/T	配装眼镜第1部分：单焦和多焦定配眼镜	2025
GB/T 10810.4-2025	GB/T	眼镜镜片第4部分：减反射膜试验方法	2025
GB/T 10810.5-2025	GB/T	眼镜镜片第5部分：表面耐磨试验方法	2025
GB/T 10810.2-2025	GB/T	眼镜镜片第2部分：渐变焦	2025
GB/T 44458.3-2024	GB/T	运动用眼部和面部保护第3部分：水面游泳用眼镜的要求和试验方法	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

Watches & Eyewear → 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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