Guidance

Manage your import duties and VAT accounts

Use this service to get your import VAT statements and certificates, manage your payment accounts, and manage or view authorities all in one place.

Use this service if you or your business is involved with importing goods into Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland.

You can:

  • view and manage your cash account (top up and withdraw funds)
  • set up a Direct Debit for and top up a duty deferment account
  • request older statements and certificates
  • view and manage your general guarantee account
  • manage the email address linked to your account
  • access secure messages from HMRC related to your account
  • set up, manage or view account authorities

You can also view and download your:

  • duty deferment statements
  • import VAT certificates (C79)
  • postponed import VAT statements
  • notification of adjustment statements

Online services may be slow during busy times. Check if there are any problems with this service.

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Before you start

You must be subscribed to the Customs Declaration service.

You must use the Government Gateway user ID and password you used when you first subscribed to the Customs Declaration Service.

Published 9 April 2024