you can import your unaccompanied Personal Effects into the UK free of Duties and Taxes if you fulfil the following:
You have had your normal home outside the European Community for at least 12 months.
You have owned and used your effects for at least 6 months.
The following products are items which are not allowed to be imported free of charges and duty and VAT will have to be paid upon import into the UK:
Wines and Spirts
Tobacco Products (Cigarettes, Cigars, tobacco etc.)
Items not owned or used for at least 6 months. 新买的家具这些必须要交税的。6个月以上的旧家居不交税。
Goods for commercial use.