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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.
If you’re importing commercial samples from countries outside the UK, you may be able to claim relief from Customs Duty and VAT.
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).
Use the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) service to apply if you overpaid. Individuals must use print and post form C285 (CHIEF).
Establishments approved to export animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and how competent authorities can change the establishment list.
When to follow Balai rules to import animals and germinal products to Great Britain from EU and non-EU countries.
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).
Find out what you can do with your goods when they are being processed or repaired using inward processing.
Find codes to use in the Customs Declaration Service (Appendix 13).
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.
What transport companies and couriers need to do to use vans and car and trailers over 2.5 tonnes to transport goods in Europe.
Find out how to understand and use the information on your monthly statements.
Information for heavy goods vehicle hauliers or drivers who attend an inland border facility, where customs and document checks can take place away from ports.
These maps show the Freeport customs sites within the Thames Freeport.
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.
Find out what you need to do when exporting commercial goods out of Great Britain in your accompanied baggage or small vehicle.
How to use the customs value to calculate VAT for imported goods if you’re an importer or clearing agent.
Find out how the CPD Carnet works, how to apply and what to do at customs.
How you import from and export to Turkey.
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