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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Latest News

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HMRC Update : Import Control System 2 (ICS2) – act now to be ready by 31 December 2025

Import Control System 2 (ICS2) is the new IT system for submitting entry summary (ENS) declarations…

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Douane (French Customs) update - ICS2 Road, Rail Vectors and Unaccompanied Trailers Important Reminder: End of Transition on 31 December 2025

The ICS2 transition period for road and rail vectors and for unaccompanied trailers ends on 31…

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HMRC Update - CDS System Maintenance, Sat 13 - Sun 14 December 2025

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

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CustomsLink Christmas and New Year Opening Times 2025

Our customer service team will be available in some capacity most days over the Christmas and New…

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Demystifying ICS2 & ELO webinar - Thursday 20th November, 10.00 – 11.00

North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce presents... Demystifying ICS2 & ELO - what…

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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…