Release of Goods

The action by the Customs to permit goods undergoing clearance to be placed at the disposal of the persons concerned.

Read more Relief Consignments

Goods, including vehicles, foodstuffs, medicaments, clothing, blankets, tents, prefabricated houses, water purifying and water storage items, or other goods of prime necessity.

Read more Relief from Import Duties

Clearance of goods for home use free of import duties and taxes, irrespective of their normal tariff classification.

Read more Remission of Import Duties

The waiver of payment, in whole or in part, of import duties and taxes where payment has not been made.

Read more Repayment

The refund, in whole or in part, of duties and taxes paid on goods.

Read more Restriction of Goods

Goods not allowed to be imported or exported - without permits or licences etc.

Read more REX : The Registered Exporter system

EU database where exporters, who issue statements and declarations of origin, must register.

Read more RORO : Roll-On, Roll-Off

A method of ocean cargo service using a vessel with ramps which allows wheeled vehicles to be loaded and discharged without cranes.

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