Guarantee

Undertaking by which the surety assumes obligations towards the Customs.

Read more Guaranteeing Association

An association which is approved by the Customs of a Contracting Party to an international agreement to guarantee the payment of any sums legally due, under the terms of this agreement, to the Customs of that Contracting Party, and which is affiliated to a guaranteeing chain.

Read more GVMS : Goods Vehicle Movement System

The UK Goods Vehicle Movement System connects vehicles to consignments. Pre-lodgement of declarations is required before arrival at the port of departure.

Read more HAWB : House Airway Bill

A forwarding agents air waybill; part of a consolidation.

Read more HMRC : Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs

The UK Government Service which is responsible for the administration of Customs law and the collection of duties and taxes and which also has the responsibility for the application of other laws and regulations relating to the importation, exportation, movement or storage of goods (*).

Read more HS : Harmonised System

Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System, also known as Harmonised System.

Read more IAS : International Accounting Standards

Standard for accounts - the same in each company 

Read more IATA : International Air Transport AssociationRead more

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…