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Find out which disposals of assets from historic houses are within the scope of VAT.
Get help to classify ceramic articles for import and export.
How to apply for a licence to export cultural goods, including antiques, furniture and archaeological items.
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
Check if your import, export or re-export needs a permit or certificate under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
How you import from and export to Turkey.
Find out what you need to do when importing commercial goods into Great Britain in your accompanied baggage or small vehicle.
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
Find out how to value your goods to help when working out the VAT due when importing goods into the UK.
The prohibitions and restrictions on the import of animal furs and skins into the UK and the export of salmon and trout.
You're required to keep records for all traded goods you declare to HMRC for four years, for duty and tax purposes and for government statistics.
How to use VAT margin schemes - records you need to keep, invoicing and VAT return reporting
If you import or export goods, find out if you can use a margin scheme to account for VAT. (VAT Notice 718)
How you import from and export to Vietnam.
Get help to classify articles of leather and other items in chapter 42 of the tariff for import and export.
How to apply to import, export or re-export endangered animal and plant species on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) list.
Report treasure finds to the local coroner within 14 days - items officially defined as treasure, Portable Antiquities Scheme, inquest, valuation, rewards
Find out if your ivory item may qualify for the pre-1918 outstandingly high artistic, cultural or historical value exemption, how to apply and what to do if it is refused or revoked.
Get help to classify various types of wood for import and export.
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.
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