International events

Additional Procedure Codes for claiming reliefs when using the Customs Declaration Service

Reliefs from import duties are available for selected imports into the UK. This section provides the ones most likely to be used however this may change depending on your individual circumstances.

Customs Import Duty Relief	Additional Procedure Code
Giveaway relief	C32: Small representative samples of goods manufactured outside the customs territory of the Union, intended for a trade fair or similar event
Pharmaceutical items for use during sporting events	C19: Pharmaceutical products used at international sports events
Tourist information literature	C35: Tourist Information literature
Honorary decorations and awards	C53: Awards, trophies and souvenirs of a symbolic nature and of limited value intended for distribution free of charge to persons normally resident in third countries at business conferences or similar international events and Additional Procedure Code C-Series (Appendix 2A).
Goods for heads of state	C29: Goods to be used by monarchs or heads of state
Returned Goods Relief	Requested Procedure 61: Re-importation with simultaneous release to Free Circulation and Additional Procedure Code F-Series (Appendix 2A)
Presents received in the context of international relationships	C28: Goods imported into the customs territory of the Union by persons who have paid an official visit to a third country and who have received them on this occasion as gifts from the host authorities
Samples of goods of negligible value	C30: Samples of goods of negligible value imported for trade promotion purposes
Printed matter and advertising material	C31: Printed advertising matter

Read more detailed information on:

• Additional Procedure Code C-Series (Appendix 2A)
• completing a declaration using the CDS

Information and guidance on UK Trade Tariff

You may find it useful to check the commodity codes that apply to goods being imported to or exported from the UK for an international event, including goods moving under temporary admission arrangements. The UK Trade Tariff should be used to identify the correct commodity code and to check any customs duty, VAT or other measures that may apply. Accurate classification is essential to ensure customs declarations are completed correctly for event goods, whether they are being temporarily imported, re‑exported or permanently imported.

Read the guidance on Trade Tariff: look up commodity codes, duty and VAT rates if you are unsure how your goods should be classified.