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Find out what you can do with your goods when they are being processed or repaired using outward processing.
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.
Information on the benefit of outward processing.
Outward Foreign Affiliates Statistics (OFATS) provides information on the turnover, employment and the number of foreign affiliates owned by a UK parent company where the UK ownership is greater than 50%. The data is broken down by industry sector and...
Information on rules and processes relating to outward processing.
Check if you should submit a standardised exchange of information using the EU Customs Trader Portal for inward or outward processing.
How to work out the customs value of imported goods if you’re claiming inward or outward processing relief.
Send HMRC your calculations and declaration if you owe Customs Duty on imported goods using form C&E1154.
Find out if the goods you're declaring to inward or outward processing are classed as sensitive goods.
Information on how to operate outward processing with special procedures.
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