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Use inward processing to delay or reduce import duties or VAT on goods that you process or repair.
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.
When you can amend or cancel your declaration depends on if you have received a final tax calculation message or if the declaration has been cleared.
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
How to import goods under national or UN-level import controls. This includes weapons, sanctioned goods, or goods that could be used for torture.
Find codes for the preferential origin status of goods (Appendix 12).
Find out how the ATA Carnet works, what to do at customs, and what happens if your goods are lost, destroyed or stolen.
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 how to move your goods from inward processing into free circulation, another special procedure or re-export.
Choose how to pay Customs Duty, excise duties and VAT.
Find out what tax reliefs and beneficial customs procedures are available to businesses in a Freeport.
Find out how to contact HMRC to help you get a commodity code and what information you’ll need to send us.
Guidance for businesses that import meat, dairy, eggs and animal products for human consumption. Check import rules, restrictions and what documents you need.
Get help to classify textiles and which headings and codes to use.
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…
Check the availability and any issues affecting the Customs Declaration Service.
Find out about the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus), including how to report sightings.
What you need to do when making a full declaration to bring or receive goods into the UK.
Find out how to declare goods you’re bringing into Great Britain to sell or use for your business that are under the total value of £2,500 and meet certain other conditions.
How to use Method 1 to work out the customs value of your imported goods if you're an importer or clearing agent.
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