United Kingdom · Wood and Paper

Timber Import Declaration in the United Kingdom

A practical guide to Timber Import Declaration for wood and paper sold in the United Kingdom: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Importers must declare timber products with species, origin, and volume; Brands selling furniture or packaging made from wood

Authority

Office for Product Safety and Standards

Legal basis

Timber and Timber Products Regulations 2012

Local representative

The importer is responsible for due diligence

Timeline

Before placing on the market

Cost

Due diligence and certification costs vary by volume

If you do not comply

Shipment refusal, fines, and listing removal

Who needs this

Importers must declare timber products with species, origin, and volume
Brands selling furniture or packaging made from wood

Documents you need

Timber import declaration
Timber species and origin documentation
Due diligence statement
Certification evidence where available

Compliance checklist

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Timber import declaration
Timber species and origin documentation
Due diligence statement
Certification evidence where available

How to comply

Complete the customs timber declaration
Map species and harvest origin
Run due diligence on the supply chain
File the required statement

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Timber Import Declaration — United Kingdom
Product category: Wood and Paper
Authority: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Legal basis: Timber and Timber Products Regulations 2012

Documents we already have:
  1. Timber import declaration
  2. Timber species and origin documentation
  3. Due diligence statement
  4. Certification evidence where available

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Timber Import Declaration in the United Kingdom?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before placing on the market.

Due diligence and certification costs vary by volume.

Common rejection reasons

Volume and species mismatch
Origin not documented
Due diligence incomplete
Species not declared

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.