EU : European Union

The 27 member states making up the European Union.

Read more EU CIT : EU Corporate Income Tax

The tax charge in the EU to companies.

Read more EUR-MED Movement Certificate

AN EUR-MED movement certificate is used to record preferential trade in goods between the UK and participating countries.

Read more EUR1 Movement Certificate

An EUR1 is also known as a movement certificate. It enables you to claim preferential duty rates on goods exported to countries that have a preferential trading agreement with the European Community.

Read more Examination of Goods

Physical inspection of goods by Customs or Border force 

Read more Excise Duty

A charge on goods, mainly alcohol and tobacco when imported.

Read more Excise Warehouse

A warehouse approved by HM Revenue and Customs for the deposit without payment of duty of goods liable to excise duty.

Read more Export

The customs procedure for taking goods out of a country.

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Latest News

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HMRC Update - CDS scheduled maintenance : Sat 28th March, 20.00 until Sun 29th Mar 2026, 05.45

Due to scheduled maintenance the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) will be unavailable to all users…

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Compliant import & export documentation for industrial cleaning products

UK-based manufacturing company, Quill International Group, needed a simple and reliable way to…

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HMRC Update - GVMS System Maintenance : Tues 10th March 10.00-11.00pm

GVMS system maintenance between 10:00pm and 11:00pm on Tuesday 10th March 2026.During this period…

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HMRC Update - Instructions for moving goods using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS)

HMRC is reminding hauliers and drivers to check and follow inspection instructions when moving…

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HMRC Update - Electronic Travel Authorisation

Eligible HGV drivers travelling to the UK without a visa need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (…

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Customs Clearance - What's New in 2026

2025 was an eventful year for changes to customs clearance requirements and regulation, and 2026…