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This customs technical handbook gives information on when a guarantee may be required to import into the UK, and how to get a guarantee if you need one.
You may need an individual guarantee or a customs comprehensive guarantee to enter goods into a customs special procedure and defer duty.
About guarantees and guarantee waivers and when you might need them.
Use individual guarantees to cover customs duties for one-off or high value imports.
Provides information on how to set up guarantees and when to use them.
What you need to know if you are providing a guarantee for a customer undertaking transit movements.
Find out why you need to get a premises guarantee and how to get one.
Use a general guarantee account to cover any import duty due on goods when they enter the UK.
Find out about customs guarantees and when you may need one.
Indemnity forms for both limited liability partnerships and companies: personal guarantee and indemnity deed of agreement.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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