Jersey: sanctions and trade risk

No elevated indicator

As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 10 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Jersey.Lists last checked 2026-11-07 21:01 UTC.

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

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On the sanctions lists

10 entries on the official lists name Jersey — 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 — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)	8	8	—	—
Switzerland SECO Consolidated Sanctions List	2	2	—	—

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Jersey: logistics and trade

Channel Island, financial centre and import-dependent island supply

Jersey (ISO code JE) lies in the English Channel south of Great Britain and northwest of France and is the largest of the Channel Islands. Politically it is a self-governing Crown Dependency of the United Kingdom with its own legislature, executive and judiciary, while defence and foreign affairs are handled by the UK. For customs purposes Jersey forms a customs union with the UK, Guernsey and the Isle of Man, but sits outside the EU. The economy is dominated by financial services, tourism and agriculture. Foreign trade is limited and the island is highly import-dependent for food, energy and consumer goods, which arrive mainly by RoRo ferry through the Elizabeth Terminal in St. Helier and by air freight via Jersey Airport (JER). Imports are subject to a Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5 percent, cleared electronically through the CAESAR system of the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service. The currency is the Jersey pound (JEP), pegged at par to the pound sterling.

Capital: St. Helier
Population: 104,540
Area: 118 km²
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Continent: Europe
Region: Channel Islands / British Isles
Economic area: Customs union with UK (Crown Dependency), outside EU
Religions: Christianity
Access to the sea: Yes

Transport modes Sea · Air · Road

Current situation: No nationwide disruption verified (as of 2026-06-24). Customs union with the United Kingdom after Brexit remains stable; import GST is handled via CAESAR.
Seasonal conditions: Autumn and winter storms in the English Channel can delay ferry and flight connections; the very large tidal range affects cargo handling at St. Helier port.

Main cargo airports

Jersey AirportJER
Jersey Airport (JER): 1.47m passengers in 2024, air cargo moves as belly freight via the on-airport cargo centre. Freighter capacity via Southampton SOU or Gatwick LGW.

Road corridors

Island road network St. Helier - Saint Peter (airport)

Main trade lanes

Jersey - United Kingdom (Portsmouth / Poole)
Jersey - France (Saint-Malo)

Customs and import

Customs authority Jersey Customs and Immigration Service (JCIS)Official website ↗

Import customs system: Electronic import declaration via CAESAR (JCIS). Jersey forms a customs union with UK, Guernsey and Isle of Man; goods from outside this area are subject to the Common Customs Tariff.
Export customs system: Export declaration via CAESAR; import and export control under the Customs and Excise (Import and Export Control) (Jersey) Order 2006.
Import VAT: GST 5 percent on import value. De minimis 60 GBP for private individuals since 1.7.2023 (previously 135 GBP); businesses are always subject to GST.
Proofs of origin and trade agreements: No duties within the customs union with UK, Guernsey and Isle of Man; Common Customs Tariff applies to goods from third countries. UK trade agreements apply to Jersey.
Restricted and prohibited goods: Weapons and ammunition, narcotics, protected species (CITES), certain foodstuffs and plants, and counterfeit goods are subject to prohibitions or licensing requirements.

Typical import documents

CAESAR import declaration
Commercial invoice
Transport document (CMR / B/L / AWB)
Packing list

Typical export documents

CAESAR export declaration
Commercial invoice
Packing list
If applicable, export licence (dual-use)

Logistics conditions

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

Trade

Top import partners

United Kingdom France China Netherlands Germany

Top export partners

United Kingdom France Netherlands Germany Ireland

Top import goods

Foodstuffs
Consumer goods
Petroleum products
Vehicles
Machinery

Top export goods

Agricultural products
Services

Typical cargo

Foodstuffs
Consumer goods
Fuel
Construction materials
Jersey Royal potatoes (export)
Dairy products (export)

Logistics questions

What is the import tax (GST) in Jersey?

Jersey levies a Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5 percent on the value of imported goods. Freight and insurance costs are included in the taxable value. Private individuals benefit from a de minimis threshold of 60 GBP, whereas businesses are always subject to GST.

Does Jersey belong to the EU or to the customs territory of the United Kingdom?

Jersey is a Crown Dependency and lies outside the EU. For customs purposes, the island forms a common customs union with the United Kingdom, Guernsey and the Isle of Man; the Common Customs Tariff is levied on goods from outside this union.

How do I declare goods when importing them into Jersey?

Import declarations are submitted electronically through the CAESAR system of the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service. A CAESAR account is required; the declaration can be prepared before the goods arrive.

Through which ports and airports is Jersey supplied?

Sea traffic runs through the port of St. Helier with the Elizabeth Terminal (RoRo) of the Ports of Jersey, and air traffic through Jersey Airport (JER). Regular ferry services connect the island with Portsmouth, Poole and Saint-Malo.

What currency is used in Jersey?

The legal tender is the Jersey pound (JEP), which is pegged 1:1 to the British pound. British pound banknotes are also valid on the island.

What does Jersey export?

The main exports are financial services and agricultural products, in particular dairy products and the well-known Jersey Royal potatoes, which are mainly delivered to Great Britain.

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