Guernsey: sanctions and trade risk

No elevated indicator

As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 2 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Guernsey.Lists last checked 2026-11-07 21:01 UTC.

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No elevated country indicator for Guernsey in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in Guernsey may still be on a list.

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On the sanctions lists

2 entries on the official lists name Guernsey — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.

List	Entries	Companies & organisations	Vessels	Aircraft
US OFAC — Consolidated (Non-SDN) Lists	1	1	—	—
US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)	1	1	—	—

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Logistics profile

Guernsey: logistics and trade

Channel Islands supply market, financial centre

Guernsey (ISO code: GG) is one of the Channel Islands in the English Channel and a British Crown Dependency with broad self-government and its own legislature and administration; defence and foreign affairs rest with the United Kingdom. The climate is mild oceanic. The economy is dominated by financial and business services, complemented by tourism, trade and limited horticulture. External trade is strongly import-dependent, especially for food, fuel and manufactured goods. The ports of St. Peter Port and St. Sampson and Guernsey Airport (GCI) secure the island's supply and logistics. The local currency is the Guernsey pound (GGP), at par with and interchangeable with sterling (GBP), which is also legal tender.

Capital: St. Peter Port
Population: 64,781
Area: 78 km²
Currency: Guernsey pound (GGP), pegged 1:1 to the British pound
Continent: Europe
Region: Channel Islands
Economic area: Customs union UK / Channel Islands
Religions: Christianity
Access to the sea: Yes

Transport modes Sea · Air · Road

Current situation: The adopted 3 percent GST from 2028 will change import processes (registration, collection at the border). Status June 2026: final States decision expected in July.
Seasonal conditions: Atlantic autumn and winter storms can disrupt ferry and flight connections; fog in the English Channel possible.

Main seaports

Saint Sampson
St Sampson's (GG STS) is Guernsey's bulk and fuel harbour, handling about 350 cargo ships a year on NAABSA tidal berths. Containers route via St Peter Port.

Main cargo airports

Guernsey AirportGCI
Guernsey Airport (GCI/EGJB): about 2,275 t of air cargo a year, belly only. Aurigny base serving Gatwick and Heathrow; general freight arrives by sea from Portsmouth.

Main trade lanes

Portsmouth/Poole - Guernsey (Condor Ferries)
St. Malo - Guernsey
UK - Guernsey (air freight)

Customs and import

Customs authority Guernsey Border Agency / Customs and Excise (States of Guernsey)Official website ↗

Import customs system: Customs union with UK, Jersey and Isle of Man: no duties on goods wholly obtained there. Goods from EU/third countries may be subject to Import Duty; Excise Duty on alcohol, tobacco and fuel.
Export customs system: No separate VAT/GST collection on exports. Export controls via Guernsey Border Agency; military and dual-use goods under Export Control Order 2010 (mirrors UK law).
Import VAT: Currently no VAT/GST. Adopted: 3 percent GST from 1.1.2028 (2026 Tax Reform Package; final States decision pending July 2026).
Proofs of origin and trade agreements: Part of the British customs union (UK-Jersey-Isle of Man-Guernsey customs union); preference proofs follow UK trade agreements.
Restricted and prohibited goods: Prohibitions/restrictions largely mirror UK rules: weapons, fireworks, certain foodstuffs, plants and animals (CITES), narcotics. Permits via the Guernsey Border Agency.

Typical import documents

Commercial invoice
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Packing list
Customs declaration (Guernsey Border Agency)
Proof of origin (for preference)
Import licence (for restricted goods)

Typical export documents

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Export declaration (Guernsey Border Agency)
Export licence (for dual-use/military goods)

Logistics conditions

Customs complexity: Medium
Customs delays: Low
Port congestion: Low to medium
Dangerous goods relevance: Medium
Pharma and cold chain relevance: Low to medium
E-commerce relevance: Medium

Trade

Top import partners

United Kingdom France China Netherlands Germany

Top export partners

United Kingdom France Netherlands Germany Ireland

Top import goods

Food
Consumer goods
Vehicles
Machinery
Building materials

Top export goods

Financial services
Agricultural products

Typical cargo

Food
Fuel
Consumer goods
Building materials
Vehicles
Machinery

Logistics questions

Does Guernsey levy VAT or GST on imports?

Currently there is neither VAT nor GST. The Bailiwick of Guernsey has decided to introduce a 3 percent Goods and Services Tax from 1 January 2028 (2026 Tax Reform Package). The final decision by the States of Deliberation was expected in July 2026. Until then only import duty and excise duty apply to imports.

What duties apply when importing into Guernsey?

Guernsey forms a customs union with the United Kingdom, Jersey and the Isle of Man. Goods wholly obtained and already cleared there arrive without further duty. Goods from the EU and third countries may be liable to import (customs) duty. In addition, excise duty applies to alcohol, tobacco and certain fuels.

Which authority is responsible for customs?

The responsible body is the Guernsey Border Agency with its Customs and Excise division, part of the States of Guernsey's Customs and Immigration Service. It is based at New Jetty, White Rock, St. Peter Port.

Which ports and airports handle the cargo?

The approved customs ports are St. Peter Port Harbour (main cargo and passenger port) and St. Sampson's Harbour (bulk, fuel and building-material cargo). Air freight goes via Guernsey Airport (GCI) in Forest. Supply is mainly by ferry from Portsmouth/Poole and St. Malo.

Which currency is used in Guernsey?

Legal tender is the Guernsey pound (GGP), pegged one-to-one to and interchangeable with the British pound (GBP). Sterling is also legal tender.

What logistics risks exist?

Guernsey is heavily import-dependent and connected by only a few ferry lines plus air freight. Atlantic autumn and winter storms and fog in the English Channel can disrupt ferry and air links and cause supply delays.

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