Import controls on secondhand electronics now require environmental permission or trade licence; non-compliance risks customs penalties. Secondhand and used electrical and electronic assemblies are treated as hazardous waste and may be imported only with prior environmental permission or a required trade licence. This restriction applies regardless of import mode, including courier shipments and personal imports; non-compliance exposes consignments and importers to customs enforcement and penal action. Authorised couriers must advise clients about compliance and report breaches to customs authorities.
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Import controls on secondhand electronics now require environmental permission or trade licence; non-compliance risks customs penalties.
Secondhand and used electrical and electronic assemblies are treated as hazardous waste and may be imported only with prior environmental permission or a required trade licence. This restriction applies regardless of import mode, including courier shipments and personal imports; non-compliance exposes consignments and importers to customs enforcement and penal action. Authorised couriers must advise clients about compliance and report breaches to customs authorities.
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