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The Isle of Man (known as Man) is a small island, situated in the Irish Sea, equidistant from Scotland, Ireland, and England. This country is a self-governing crown dependency with well developed economy and trade. 

Its way to international market was long and thorny. Among its earliest inhabitants were Celts and Manx who influenced the language and culture. Later, Isle of Man came under a Scandinavian system of government that has remained practically unchanged ever since. The island entered the control of England in 1341. This was the period of country’s export development. The first exports of Man were fruits, vegetables and other food and agricultural produces. All these were shipped in England. After allowing a succession of feudal lords to rule the island, the British parliament purchased sovereignty over the island in 1765. The Isle of Man continues to be administered according to its own laws by a government composed of the lieutenant governor, a legislative council, and a House of Keys, one of the most ancient legislative assemblies in the world.

Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry are the main industries which creates the basis of international trade in the country. The main exports of the country are: fruits, vegetables, corn, sunflower seeds, fish, crabs, lobsters, scallops, potable water, wood and wooden furniture.

Trade takes place mostly with the United Kingdom. The island is in customs union with the UK, and related revenues are pooled and shared under the Common Purse Agreement. This means that the Isle of Man cannot have the lower excise revenues on alcohol and other goods that are enjoyed in the Channel Islands. 

Customs requirements of Isle of Man

Isle of Man Customs Contacts

Customs and Excise Division

Website: https://www.gov.im/  

Email: customs@gov.im  

Address: P.O. Box 6, Custom House, North Quay, Douglas,Isle of Man, IM99 1AG

Tel: +44 1624 648100

Fax: +44 1624 661725

The Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown dependency situated in the Irish Sea near the geographic centre of the British Isles. The island is not part of the United Kingdom, but external relations, defence, and ultimate good-governance of the Isle of Man are the responsibility of the government of the United Kingdom. The Isle of Man is a member of the British-Irish Council and the Universal Postal Union.

Customs duties and VAT

The Isle of Man, by virtue of its unique Customs and Excise Agreement with the United Kingdom and European law, is treated as part of the UK and European Union for Customs, Excise and Value Added Tax purposes.

The EU operates a system of customs duties and regimes which are common across the Customs Union whereby non EU goods arriving at an EU port must clear Customs and pay any duties/taxes that are due. Businesses have to arrange for the declarations and payments to be made whilst Customs authorities formally clear the goods from Customs control into 'free circulation', for delivery and trade within the EU. 

Goods imported from the UK to the Isle of Man are not treated as exports, and so VAT must be charged at the usual UK VAT rate. 

Goods imported into the UK from the Isle of Man are not treated as imports in the same way as imports from other EU states. VAT charged by an Isle of Man business to a UK VAT-registered business can be reclaimed on the UK VAT return, subject to the normal rules about reclaiming input VAT.

VAT law in the Isle of Man generally mirrors VAT law in the UK, and is administered by the Isle of Man Customs and Excise.

Import controls in the Isle of Man

Most goods produced in the UK, or properly imported into the UK, can be brought into the Isle of Man without further customs formalities. Goods brought directly to the Island would be subject to similar import prohibitions, restrictions and licensing that would apply if they were imported into the UK.

The Isle of Man does maintain import controls on:

• certain plants and animals, including endangered species covered by the Convention on Trade in Endangered Species 
• meat from non EU countries
• fish and shellfish

Other import prohibitions and restrictions that may differ from those in the UK include:

• explosives (including imports from the UK)
• firearms
• medicines
• tobacco in pouches for placing in the mouth (including snus)
• non-resident traders intending to do business on the Island (see Office of Fair Trading website, right)
• For further details please see the page of Customs and Excise contacts

Sources:

https://www.gov.im/categories/tax-vat-and-your-money/customs-and-excise/international-trade-and-the-isle-of-man-requirements-and-standards/ 

https://www.gov.im/categories/tax-vat-and-your-money/customs-and-excise/import-controls-in-the-isle-of-man/ 

http://www.brighton-accountants.com/blog/isle-of-man-vat/