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Find out the completion rules and instructions for each 4-digit Requested and Previous Procedure Code that can be used in Data Element (DE) 1/10 for Imports.
Find out which rates of exchange to use to work out the customs value of your imported goods if any invoice amounts are shown in a foreign currency.
Find out how to complete your VAT Return to account for import VAT if you're using postponed VAT accounting.
How to import plants, fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, trees, seeds and used agricultural machinery to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) from the EU, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.
Find out how to move your goods from inward processing into free circulation, another special procedure or re-export.
Guidance for businesses that import meat, dairy, eggs and animal products for human consumption. Check import rules, restrictions and what documents you need.
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
What you need to do when making a full declaration to bring or receive goods into the UK.
Find codes for the preferential origin status of goods (Appendix 12).
Find out how to set up a Direct Debit with your bank or building society if you’ve set up your duty deferment account.
Use inward processing to delay or reduce import duties or VAT on goods that you process or repair.
When to follow Balai rules to import animals and germinal products to Great Britain.
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.
Import risk categories under the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) for animals or animal products you’re importing from a non-EU country to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), the import rules and inspection rate…
Find the codes which can be used in Data Element 5/23 to identify the location where the goods may be examined for an external temporary storage facility (ETSF) (Appendix 16F).
Find out if you can declare personal goods orally or by conduct.
Create an account with the UK ID issuer for business or product IDs if you're involved in the supply of tobacco products in the UK.
Use Temporary Admission to pay no duty on goods you temporarily import from outside the UK and then re-export.
How to import goods under national or UN-level import controls. This includes weapons, sanctioned goods, or goods that could be used for torture.
Use the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) service to apply. Individuals must use print and post forms C285 (CHIEF) or C&E1179 (CHIEF).
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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