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Find out how to use the Trader Dress Rehearsal service to help prepare for using the Customs Declaration Service to make declarations.
Find out about exercising due diligence when making customs declarations.
Find out how to prepare for an emergency in your area. There are simple and effective steps you can take to be more prepared.
How to declare goods you bring into Northern Ireland 'not at risk’ of moving to the EU using the UK Trader Scheme.
Understand how trading conditions and insurance can limit the financial risk for freight forwarders.
How to apply for the Accredited Trusted Trader Scheme pilot.
Get a preferential rate on goods you import to the UK from a Developing Countries Trading Scheme country.
Learn about about importing and exporting goods.
If you move goods in or out of Northern Ireland the Trader Support Service will guide you through any changes due to the implementation of the Windsor Framework.
How to use the simplified declaration procedure when importing goods into the UK.
How to use the simplified declaration procedure when exporting goods from the UK.
Requirements for excise goods held in duty suspension in a warehouse by an authorised warehousekeeper, registered owner, duty representative or registered consignor in the UK.
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.
Information on trade sanctions, arms embargoes and trade restrictions, including trade controls, transit controls and restrictions on terrorist organisations.
Prove the origin of your goods if you’re trading with a country that has a trade agreement with the UK, or is covered by the Developing Countries Trading Scheme.
When dealing with UK trading partners you may need to prove that your business and supply chain is free from bribery and corruption.
Find out about being 'active', trading and non-trading, and being dormant if you’re a new or existing company or organisation.
How and when to make a supplementary declaration when using simplified declarations to bring goods into the UK.
Transfer of engagements and amalgamations: guidance from the Certification Officer (CO).
This guidance provides an overview of the different tariffs for products exported to the UK under the DCTS, including how to identify commodity codes.
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