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Check the time limits and how to claim back import duty and VAT you’ve paid on damaged or rejected imports.
Guidance for businesses that import meat, dairy, eggs and animal products for human consumption. Check import rules, restrictions and what documents you need.
Choose how to pay Customs Duty, excise duties and VAT.
Find out how the CPD Carnet works, how to apply and what to do at customs.
What you need to do when making a full declaration to bring or receive goods into the UK.
Learn about about importing and exporting goods.
Get help to classify textiles and which headings and codes to use.
Find out the codes to be used to provide additional information in Data Element (DE) 2/2 of the customs declaration or clearance request (Appendix 4).
How to import or move live animals and germinal products from the EU to Great Britain.
How to use the customs value to calculate VAT for imported goods if you’re an importer or clearing agent.
Check the availability and any issues affecting the Customs Declaration Service.
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
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.
Find out if you can declare personal goods orally or by conduct.
How to import goods under national or UN-level import controls. This includes weapons, sanctioned goods, or goods that could be used for torture.
Check if a country or territory is approved to export animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
Check which Authorised Economic Operator status you could apply for and their benefits if your business has role in the international supply chain.
When to follow Balai rules to import animals and germinal products to Great Britain.
When you export goods outside the UK for processing or repair and then re-import them, you can use outward processing to reduce your duty payments.
Use this service to find out the rules, and the pest or disease risks for importing plants, plant products or seeds to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) for commercial use.
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