Explore a curated list of useful links for customs agents, importers, and exporters. Access resources on tariffs, trade compliance, and customs procedures.
PREPARE TO IMPORT https://www.gov.uk/import-goods-into-uk
How to bring goods into the UK from any country, including how much tax and duty you’ll need to pay and whether you need to get a licence or certificate.
EORI APPLICATION https://www.gov.uk/eori
You may need an Economic Operators Registration and Identification number (EORI number) if you move goods.
DEFERMENTAPPLICATIONhttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-which-type-of-account-to-apply-for-to-defer-duty-payments-when-you-import-goods
Check which type of account to apply for to defer duty payments when you import goods or release goods from an excise warehouse
ENTRY IN DECLARANTS RECORDS (EIDR)https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-simplified-declarations-for-imports
Apply to use simplified declarations for imports
CUSTOMS FREIGHT SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES (CFSP)https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-simplified-declarations-for-imports
Find out about the different simplified declarations for imports and what you need to do to get authorisation to use them.
BORDER OPERATING MODEL (BOM)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-border-operating-model
A guide to how the border works with the European Union.
GOODS VEHICLE MOVEMENT SERVICE (GVMS)https://developer.service.hmrc.gov.uk/guides/gvms-end-to-end-service-guide/documentation/register-for-gvms.html
To move goods over routes that use Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS), the person or business responsible for moving the goods must have a registered account with HMRC.
IMPORT OF PRODUCTS, ANIMALS, FOOD AND FEED SYSTEM (IPAFFS)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/animals-animal-products-and-hrfnao-imports-authorised-border-control-posts-in-the-uk
Find an approved UK border control post (BCP) to check the animals, animal products or high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) in your consignment.
CHECK A HGV IS READY TO CROSS THE BORDER SERVICE
What UK goods vehicle operators need to do to carry out international road haulage.
NORTHERN IRELAND PROTOCOLhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-protocol-on-irelandnorthern-ireland-and-political-declaration
New Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland and Political Declaration as presented at the October European Council.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/animals-animal-products-and-hrfnao-imports-authorised-border-control-posts-in-the-ukCall To Action
Animals, animal products and HRFNAO imports: authorised border control posts in the UK
Working with experienced customs agents in the UK can help exporters avoid delays at ports, airports, and borders while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Customs Declaration Service (CDS): https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-declaration-service
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