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Find the relevant document codes, document status codes and details to be declared such as licences and certificates (Appendix 5A).
This guide provides detailed completion instructions for data elements when making an import declaration to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).
Find out the rules to establish the country of origin of imported and exported goods and to help identify goods which qualify for lower or no Customs Duty.
Find out how you can hire a person or business to deal with customs for you.
Sign in to the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) to submit union transit declarations to HMRC.
If you move goods in or out of Northern Ireland the Trader Support Service will guide you through any changes due to the implementation of the Windsor Framework.
You can claim a relief to pay less Customs Duty and VAT if you re-import goods to the UK.
Temporary duty suspensions and autonomous tariff quotas (ATQs) for importing goods into the UK.
How to prepare if you trade and move goods in and out of Northern Ireland.
Make an entry summary declaration if you move goods into Great Britain, into Northern Ireland from Great Britain, or into Northern Ireland from countries outside the EU.
Use this service to tell HMRC about exports that were not notified through the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), when they arrived or left the UK port.
Find out the completion rules and instructions for each 4-digit Requested and Previous Procedure Code that can be used in Data Element (DE) 1/10 for Imports.
Find out how to apply for a duty deferment account so you can delay paying most customs or tax charges when you import goods into Great Britain or release goods from an excise warehouse.
How to account for import VAT on your VAT Return if you're using postponed VAT accounting.
Find out what to do if you experience a problem whilst submitting a declaration using the Customs Declaration Service.
Find out which locations are using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service.
Apply for Temporary Admission to import goods to the UK, or move goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, and use them temporarily before re-exporting them.
Find out the completion rules instructions for each 3-digit Union and National Additional Procedure Code that can be used in Data Element (DE) 1/11 for Imports.
ATA Carnet lets you temporarily export commercial samples, trade fair or exhibition goods and professional equipment to countries that are part of the ATA Carnet system.
Tell HMRC about voluntary underpayments arising on import of goods.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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