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Use this system if you're moving goods moving into Northern Ireland from Great Britain, or into Northern Ireland from countries outside the EU, and need to make an entry summary declaration.
Find out how to reclaim Excise Duty on fuel used in making marine voyages if you're entitled to claim.
Find the documents for details of the conditions in which a 'good' may be eligible for a relief from the standard tariff rate.
What happens if you underpay import or export duties and who is responsible for the debt.
Use Temporary Admission to pay no duty on goods you temporarily import from outside the UK and then re-export.
Find out if you need to register to store goods in the UK for sellers established outside the UK.
Use the Safety and Security GB (S&S GB) service if you import goods into Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and need to make an entry summary declaration.
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).
Guidance on the UK prohibitions and restrictions for imports and exports.
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.
Find out how to send parcels from Great Britain to private individuals in Northern Ireland.
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 the supervising office (SPOFF) codes for Data Element 5/27 when making a declaration to the Customs Declaration Service (Appendix 17).
Find out about the product-specific rules, to determine the origin of imports outside of a preferential agreement.
Find out how to declare goods you’re taking out of 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 declare your goods so that the correct duty is applied, including where this is zero duty.
You may need an individual guarantee or a customs comprehensive guarantee to enter goods into a customs special procedure and defer duty.
Check a list of software developers who can provide Customs Declaration Service software.
Find out about the different types of delivery costs, and which ones you must include or exclude in the customs value if you’re an importer or clearing agent.
Check if the business that stores your goods in the UK is registered with the Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme if you’re a trader based outside of the UK.
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