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Make an entry summary declaration if you move goods into Great Britain, into Northern Ireland from Great Britain, or into Northern Ireland from countries outside the EU.
Apply for Temporary Admission to import goods to the UK, or move goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, and use them temporarily before re-exporting them.
Apply if you've overpaid import duty and VAT or for repayment of charges on rejected goods.
How to account for import VAT on your VAT Return if you're using postponed VAT accounting.
ATA Carnet lets you temporarily export commercial samples, trade fair or exhibition goods and professional equipment to countries that are part of the ATA Carnet system.
How to pay into or top up your cash account if you're making a frontier declaration.
Find out how to prove the originating status of your goods and check if you can claim preferential tariff treatment.
Find out the completion rules instructions for each 3-digit Union and National Additional Procedure Code that can be used in Data Element (DE) 1/11 for Imports.
Find a contact list of Border Force customs offices and their opening times.
Find a customs agent or express operator to help you with import and export declarations.
How to import animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man from non-EU countries.
Find out what you need to do when importing commercial goods into Great Britain in your accompanied baggage or small vehicle.
Look up Customs Declaration Service error codes.
Use inward processing to delay or reduce import duties or VAT on goods that you process or repair.
Use this service to get your import VAT statements and certificates, manage your payment accounts, and manage or view authorities all in one place.
Find out how to set up a Direct Debit with your bank or building society if you’ve set up your duty deferment account.
Find out about trade agreements that can be used now.
The controls that apply if you transport waste out of or into England.
Get help to classify electrical equipment such as communication equipment, cameras, and their parts and accessories.
Choose how to pay Customs Duty, excise duties and VAT.
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