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Check the tariff classification for dried buffalo ears and dried beef meat scraped off from the throat, for use as animal feed.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
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Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
International Pension Centre contact details for pension enquiries if you've lived or worked abroad
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Export controls on goods that can be used for torture or capital punishment.
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Check the tariff classification for plates made of fine bone china.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Find out how to export live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
Diseases and health problems in sheep and goats, including foot and mouth disease (FMD), scrapie and lead poisoning
Goods that are controlled and how to get licences for them, the UK Strategic Export Control Lists, dealing with the Export Control Organisation (ECO).
Check the tariff classification for the unassembled parts to be implanted into the human body for different spinal treatments.
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