Oral Declarations
In specific cases, a customs declaration may be lodged other than by electronic means.
Travelers are notably entitled to lodge an oral declaration, as far as their personal luggage and means of transport are concerned, as well as private consignees, in respect of certain small consignments.
HMRC publishes an exhaustive list of the goods that may declared orally at the point of import or export (see link below). Notable items include:
Pallets, as well as spare parts, accessories and equipment for those pallets.
Containers, as well as spare parts, accessories and equipment for those containers .
Packaging that is not intended for sale and which is imported filled and intended for export, whether empty or filled.
Packaging that is not intended for sale and which is imported empty and intended for export filled.
Means of transport, as well as spare parts, accessories and equipment for those means of transport.
Personal effects and goods for sports purposes.
