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Find a list of codes which can be used in Data Element 5/23 to identify the location where the goods may be examined for internal temporary storage facilities (Appendix 16D).
Learn about about importing and exporting goods.
How to apply to become an authorised consignor or consignee, and get authorised for other transit simplifications.
Check what customs charges apply when using a fast parcel operator to make import and export customs declarations.
How you import from and export to Canada.
Designated land, sea and air ports for trading or moving CITES-listed endangered animals, plants, or their parts and derivatives.
Find codes which identify the type of customs authorisation held (Appendix 6).
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and trailer documents you need to legally cross international borders in a UK-registered vehicle.
Find a list of codes for the types of Government Department licences that can be declared for imports and exports in Data Element 2/3 (Appendix 5C).
If you're moving goods outside the UK, you'll need to make an exit summary declaration if you've not fulfilled safety and security requirements with a full customs export declaration.
Get help to classify edible vegetables, roots, tubers, herbs, spices, fruit, nuts and peel for import and export.
Find out how to send post or a parcel to someone outside of the UK.
Required supporting documentation if you are registered to use the open general export licence (military goods, software and technology).
Find out how to manage a customs warehouse, handle goods, and process, repair and move goods.
Find out whether you're established in the UK for customs purposes.
All export declarations are due to move from the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system to the new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) by 4 June 2024.
Licence for the export of a wide range of military equipment to low-risk destinations.
How to plan your route and make declarations if your transit movement is starting in Great Britain.
Current rules for exporting horses and other equines (including ponies and donkeys) from the UK.
Find the tax type codes which identify the kinds of duty or tax to be paid or secured (Appendix 8).
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