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A Quick Guide to Handling Errors Using Customs Declarations UK Portal

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Submitting an Import Declaration on Customs Declarations UK Platform

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Digital Customs Process – The Way Forward for Efficient Customs Declarations

Introduction Maintaining speed, accuracy, and compliance in today's customs and logistics market is crucial. Technology has enabled the development of digital customs clearance services, eliminating customs brokers' need for manual data entry and minimising your risk of exposure to delays, rejections, and fines. In addition, clean data allows for more accurate reporting, which is crucial [...]

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ATA Carnets in the UK – Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ATA Carnet? An ATA Carnet is a temporary passport for products that allows the export of commercial samples, goods for trade fairs or exhibitions, and professional equipment to countries that are part of the ATA Carnet system. ATA Carnet reduces customs requirements by permitting a single document to be used for clearing [...]

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The “New Approach” of the British Government to Import Controls and Its Implications for Businesses

Introduction The Minister for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency said on the 28th of April 2022 that the new controls for EU-UK migration, which had been scheduled to go into effect on the 1st of July 2022, have been delayed until further notice. This year, the remaining import limitations on EU goods will not be [...]

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Trader’s checklist for moving to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS)

Introduction You can now begin your transition to the Customs Declaration Service. Customs Declaration Service is a modern IT platform with the scalability to expand in accordance with the government's plans to create the most efficient customs system in the world by 2025. If your company is registered for VAT, you may already be utilising [...]

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A Quick Guide to Importing and Exporting Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to, from and around the UK

Introduction All fruits and vegetables imported into or exported from the United Kingdom must comply with applicable quality and labelling regulations. Imports of fruit and vegetables (whether fresh, dried, tinned, processed or frozen) from third countries must meet the same hygiene standards and go through the same safety procedures as food produced in Great Britain. [...]

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A Quick Guide to Importing or Moving Fish to the UK for Human Consumption

Introduction To import the majority of foreign fish into the United Kingdom, a valid catch certificate must be obtained from the country's competent authorities where the fishing vessel is registered or licenced. The format of catch certificates will vary according to the exporting country that issued them. Still, they will all require certain information such [...]

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