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This guide provides detailed completion instructions for data elements when making an import declaration to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).
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.
Find out how to prove the originating status of your goods and check if you can claim preferential tariff treatment.
ATA Carnet lets you temporarily export commercial samples, trade fair or exhibition goods and professional equipment to countries that are part of the ATA Carnet system.
Find out about trade agreements that can be used now.
How to account for import VAT on your VAT Return if you're using postponed VAT accounting.
Find out the completion rules and instructions for each 4-digit Requested and Previous Procedure Code that can be used in Data Element (DE) 1/10 for Imports.
How to import animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man from non-EU countries.
Choose how to pay Customs Duty, excise duties and VAT.
How to pay into or top up your cash account if you're making a frontier declaration.
Find a customs agent or express operator to help you with import and export declarations.
The controls that apply if you transport waste out of or into England.
Find out how to give or view an authority to use deferment, guarantee or cash account to import goods.
Find out the completion rules instructions for each 3-digit Union and National Additional Procedure Code that can be used in Data Element (DE) 1/11 for Imports.
Find a contact list of Border Force customs offices and their opening times.
Find out what you need to do when importing commercial goods into Great Britain in your accompanied baggage or small vehicle.
How to import plants, fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, trees, seeds and used agricultural machinery from non-EU countries to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
Use inward processing to delay or reduce import duties or VAT on goods that you process or repair.
Find out how to set up a Direct Debit with your bank or building society if you’ve set up your duty deferment account.
Find out what to do if you experience a problem whilst submitting a declaration using the Customs Declaration Service.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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