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A Quick Guide to Handling Errors Using Customs Declarations UK Portal

Introduction In this guide we will focus on efficiently handling errors within the Customs Declarations UK platform. We'll walk you through the straightforward process of identifying and resolving various error scenarios. By intentionally creating errors during the declaration process, we aim to showcase how the platform adeptly alerts users and provides guidance for error rectification. [...]

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Using CDS Cash Account To Pay Duties – Customs Declarations UK Platform

Introduction: Hello everyone! In today's tutorial, we will delve into the efficient payment of duties using the CDS cash account on the Customs Declarations UK platform. This step-by-step guide aims to simplify the process, ensuring a hassle-free experience for users. Navigating the "Commodity Requirements" Section: To initiate the process, start by making a declaration and [...]

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Using Deferment Payment method on Customs Declaration UK platform

Introduction:In this guide we will walk you through the detailed process of utilizing the deferred payment method without the need for additional guarantees in your customs declarations. Understanding the Deferred Payment Method:To begin, let's provide a systematic overview of the steps involved in activating and using the deferred payment method. The key focus here is [...]

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The UK’s Trade Facilitation Frontier: Unpacking the Single Trade Window Initiative

Introduction The UK Single Trade Window (STW) is a centralized digital platform envisioned under the 2025 UK Border Strategy to simplify traders' interactions with border authorities. By establishing a single entry point for border data, STW aims to minimize data duplication, enabling traders to submit required information only once through a unified portal. This initiative [...]

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Import declarations need to be made using the Customs Declaration Service from 1 October 2022

From 1 October 2022, businesses will need to make all their import declarations using the Customs Declarations Service. As registration can take time, HMRC has been urging businesses to move to the Customs Declaration Service now and providing help and support to help them prepare for the change. HMRC has also been advising them to [...]

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Submitting an Import Declaration on Customs Declarations UK Platform

Submitting an import declaration for goods under free circulation can be a straightforward process when guided correctly. This guide walks you through the steps of filing a declaration with no special procedure code and declaration type 'D' for goods that have not yet arrived at the port. In this example, we apply test preferences, with [...]

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The global freight forwarding report anticipates additional expansion in 2022

According to Transport Intelligence, the global market for freight forwarding surpassed pre-pandemic levels in 2021, but limited capacity and record-high freight prices offer a tough call. Ti estimates the market will expand 5.7 % in 2022, falling to 3.7% by 2026. Their Global Freight Forwarding 2022 report provides an up-to-date view of the freight forwarding landscape, [...]

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United Kingdom Customs Declarations Statistics for International Trade in Goods | 2021

HMRC received a total of 78.3 million customs declarations for international commerce in 2021. Listed below is a breakdown of the same: 58.0 million import declarations 20.3 million export declarations 34,3 million declarations for trade between the United Kingdom and the European Union 42.9 million declarations for the United Kingdom's trade with non-European Union nations 19.6 million [...]

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