ICD : Inland Clearance Depot

A depot approved by HM Revenue and Customs away from the port of entry or exit.

Read more ICS : Import Control System

Import control system used to declare goods arriving in the Union. A declaration, presentation of goods and the arrival declaration is required for all modes of transport.

Read more ICS2

ICS2 (Import Control System 2) is a pre-arrival IT security system set to increase EU border security by facilitating additional imports data to be submitted to a centralised EU system.

Read more IFRS : International Financial Reporting Standards

Standard for accounts - across the world 

Read more Import

The customs procedure for bringing goods into the country.

Read more Import Duty

Customs duties payable on importation.

Read more Import/Export License

Authorization issued by a competent authority for the importation or exportation of goods subject to restriction.

Read more Incoterms

A set of internationally recognised shipping/delivery terms published by the ICC.

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APHA Update - Lumpy Skin Disease: import of milk and dairy products from Spain

Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) has suspended the import of the following bovine…

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Important Update: Changes to EU Preference Claims in CustomsLink

In the latest version of CustomsLink, customers will notice changes in how EU Preference claims are…

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DAERA NI Update - New seal check procedure at Heysham port

Due to ongoing construction work at Heysham Port, the process for vehicles requiring a seal check…

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HMRC Update - CDS System Maintenance Sat 27th - Sun 28th Sept 2025

Due to scheduled maintenance on the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), the CDS service will be…

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Everything hauliers need to know about EU ENS ICS2

Additional upcoming data requirements will be needed for EU or NI (XI) ENS to strengthen security…