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If you have a disability, or are an organisation supporting disabled people, you may be able to claim relief from Customs Duty and VAT.
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.
Find out how you can import goods with a specific authorised use and pay less duty.
How to apply for repayment of import duty and VAT on protective equipment or medical supplies brought into the UK from non-EU countries from 30 January 2020 up to 31 December 2020.
Check if you can apply for Authorised Use relief to reduce your payments when you import goods for a specific use. This can include repairs, maintenance or processing.
Find out how to declare your goods so the correct duty is applied.
Find out about the requirements and obligations for warehousekeepers of motor and heating fuels in the UK.
Find out what you need to do when importing commercial goods into Great Britain in your accompanied baggage or small vehicle.
Bringing in goods for personal use when you travel to the UK from abroad - types of tax and duty, duty free, EU and non-EU arrivals, banned and restricted goods.
Find out how to declare your goods so that the correct duty is applied, including where this is zero duty.
What happens when you opt to tax (charge VAT on) land and buildings, when you need permission and when to notify HMRC about your decision.
Find out the UK's requirements for the holding and movement of excise goods in duty suspension within the UK and the EU.
Find out how to charge and collect excise duty on fuel used in private pleasure craft and fuel used for private pleasure flying.
Find out information about employee incidentals overnight expenses for business travel.
If you’re importing commercial samples from countries outside the UK, you may be able to claim relief from Customs Duty and VAT.
You may be able to claim a waiver for goods brought into Northern Ireland so that you do not have to pay duty on those goods.
What qualifies as ordinary commuting and private travel for tax purposes.
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.
Find out about customs special procedures and outward processing that allow you to suspend, pay less or pay no duty on goods you import or export.
Find out how to apply for a duty deferment account so you can delay paying most customs or tax charges when you import goods into Great Britain or release goods from an excise warehouse.
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