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How to use the Trade Tariff tool or get help to classify your goods, so you pay the right amount of Customs Duty and import VAT.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
This publication details the number of importing and exporting businesses who have moved goods between Great Britain (GB) and the European Union (EU), and the United Kingdom (UK) and Non-EU countries using a customs declaration.
You're required to keep records for all traded goods you declare to HMRC for four years, for duty and tax purposes and for government statistics.
If you import or export using a trade agreement or the Developing Countries Trading Scheme, you may be able to reduce the duties on your goods.
Guidance on how to import and export plants and plant products to and from the UK.
Licensing requirements for importers and exporters, duty rates, reliefs and import VAT for printed books, newspapers and related products.
How to export or move fish for human consumption from the UK.
To sell goods to UK consumers, you may need to partner with other organisations, such as importers, distributors or retailers.
Marking, labelling and marketing standards you must follow to import and export plant seeds, food and manufactured goods.
How to bring goods into the UK from any country, including how much tax and duty you’ll need to pay and whether you need to get a licence or certificate.
Find out what you can do with your goods when they are being processed or repaired using outward processing.
Use form C&E48 to apply for authorisation to use simplified procedures for importing and exporting.
What you need to do as a food and drink business to work with the EU.
Find out if you need a UK Agricultural Policy (UKAP) licence to become an importer/exporter of agricultural produce and how to apply.
Controlled chemicals, drug precursor chemicals and hazardous chemicals.
Check if you can make a declaration by conduct or orally if you’re claiming Returned Goods Relief or Temporary Admission for reusable packaging.
Public access to import and export guidance used internally by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Check the goods you export from the UK meet the relevant rules of origin and provide proof of where the goods originate from.
Includes moving goods in the EU and commodity codes
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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