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Find the codes which can be used in Data Element 5/23 to identify the location where the goods may be examined for maritime ports and wharves (Appendix 16C).
Follow these steps when preparing to make an imports declaration on the Customs Declaration Service.
Find out about the different simplified declarations for imports and what you need to do to get authorisation to use them.
Find out what you need to do and how to apply to operate a customs warehouse when importing to the UK.
Use Temporary Admission to pay no duty on goods you temporarily import from outside the UK and then re-export.
What UK goods vehicle operators need to do to carry out international road haulage.
Find the codes which can be used in Data Element 5/23 to identify the location where the goods may be examined for Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) ports (Appendix 16S).
Find out what you can do with your goods when they are being processed or repaired using inward processing.
Find the Safety and Security (S&S) GB location code to use in your entry summary declaration when importing goods into Great Britain.
If you’re importing commercial samples from countries outside the UK, you may be able to claim relief from Customs Duty and VAT.
What transport companies and couriers need to do to use vans and car and trailers over 2.5 tonnes to transport goods in Europe.
Check if a country or territory is approved to export animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
This notice lists goods where preferential tariffs on imports from standard preference tier countries will be suspended from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028.
Check the definition of composite products and understand the import rules and restrictions, depending on the ingredients in your food product.
List of controlled goods that follow the normal import declaration rules if HMRC apply continuity plans due to system issues.
Check which Authorised Economic Operator status you could apply for and their benefits if your business has role in the international supply chain.
Find out which type of account you need to apply for so you can delay paying most customs or tax charges when you import goods or release goods from an excise warehouse.
Establishments approved to export animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and how competent authorities can change the establishment list.
Use this guide as a supplement when using the CDS Declaration Instructions to import and export goods to and from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) after the end of the transition period.
Rules for importing, exporting and moving fresh fruit and vegetables to, from and around the UK.
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