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Find out about exercising due diligence when making customs declarations.
Licence allowing the export of technology and the information needed for the development, and production of, military goods.
Export Finance Managers are regional representatives of UKEF. They are valuable contacts for exporters and businesses with export potential.
How assimilated GEA licences authorise the export of certain controlled items to specified countries.
If you use, produce or supply wood packaging material (WPM) to move goods to or from the EU or the rest of the world, you must make sure it meets international standards.
The prohibitions and restrictions on the import of animal furs and skins into the UK and the export of salmon and trout.
Use this list to see if a business holds Authorised Economic Operator status with HMRC.
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.
Get a UK Licence for the Community to transport goods by road to or through the EU, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, and the rules you have to follow.
How the UK’s Trade Remedies Authority investigates whether trade remedy measures are needed to counteract unfair import practices.
Licence allowing the export or transfer of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and components for military goods.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing pet food and feed for other animals, including fish bait, to Great Britain.
Find out about the customs value and using the valuation methods if you’re an importer or clearing agent.
How to apply to become an authorised consignor or consignee, and get authorised for other transit simplifications.
Check for workarounds to the declaration completion instructions for Customs Declaration Service known errors if you’re submitting a customs clearance request or customs declaration.
Find out how to apply for a duty deferment account, so you can delay paying most customs or tax charges when you import goods or release goods from an excise warehouse.
How product specific rules are used to identify the country of origin when importing or exporting between the UK and EU.
What import and export restrictions apply due to sanctions for UK companies when trading with Russia.
How HMRC calculates and notifies UK-based businesses about customs civil penalties for contraventions of EU and national legal requirements.
How to import or move animal by-products from the EU to Great Britain.
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