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Life-saving and fire-fighting equipment that ships must carry and how to maintain and service it.
All ships must carry certain emergency and life-saving equipment. This…
Merchant ships You can find information on the life-saving appliances that…
Ships must carry certain fire-fighting equipment on board. Download ‘MSN…
All emergency life-saving equipment must be safe to use, and you must make…
Life-saving appliance testing Some life-saving equipment must be serviced…
You can contact the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for further…
Get help to classify various types of vehicles such as mobility scooters, dumpers and utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and e-bikes for import and export.
Find out when it's possible to get zero-rated supplies on medical and research goods and services that have been funded by charities.
How a product complies with EU safety, health and environmental requirements, and how to place a CE marking on your product.
Get help classifying computers, inkjet and toner cartridges and their components.
Get help to classify electrical equipment such as communication equipment, cameras, and their parts and accessories.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing office and workshop equipment and supplies
Find out the VAT liability for supplying ships, trains, aircraft and associated services in the UK.
Find out the rules to establish the country of origin of imported and exported goods and to help identify goods which qualify for lower or no Customs Duty.
How to account for VAT if you’re a contractor or subcontractor installing energy-saving materials and grant-funded heating equipment.
Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports - carry-on luggage, checked-in baggage, restricted items and liquids, electronic devices carried from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt and Saudi Arabia
Find out about which goods and services for disabled people and people aged 60 or over that you should apply zero or reduced rate VAT.
Get help to classify ceramic articles for import and export.
General safety regulations for lifesaving appliances (LSA) and safety equipment on fishing vessels
You can only import certain goods using an ATA Carnet to claim relief under temporary admission in the UK. Some goods have special conditions attached.
Guidance for designated collection facilities (DCF) and charities on how to comply with WEEE and waste regulations.
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