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Find out about the different simplified declarations for imports and what you need to do to get authorisation to use them.
Use Temporary Admission to pay no duty on goods you temporarily import from outside the UK and then re-export.
Find out what you can do with your goods when they are being processed or repaired using inward processing.
Check if a country or territory is approved to export animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
Check the definition of composite products and understand the import rules and restrictions, depending on the ingredients in your food product.
How to import or move live animals and germinal products from the EU to Great Britain.
List of goods which can be declared orally or by conduct at the point of import.
Find codes to use in the Customs Declaration Service (Appendix 13).
Check for workarounds to the declaration completion instructions for Customs Declaration Service known errors if you’re submitting a customs clearance request or customs declaration.
Get help to classify electrical equipment such as communication equipment, cameras, and their parts and accessories.
Follow these steps when preparing to make an imports declaration on the Customs Declaration Service.
Information for heavy goods vehicle hauliers or drivers who attend an inland border facility, where customs and document checks can take place away from ports.
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).
Find the Safety and Security (S&S) GB location code to use in your entry summary declaration when importing goods into Great Britain.
Find out how the CPD Carnet works, how to apply and what to do at customs.
Get help to classify various types of vehicles such as mobility scooters, dumpers and utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and e-bikes for import and export.
How to import or move fish for human consumption to the UK.
Get help to classify various toys and games for import and export.
Rules for importing, exporting and moving fresh fruit and vegetables to, from and around the UK.
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.
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