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.

Read more RPA : Rural Payments Agency

The UK body responsible for administering export and refunds.

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Latest News

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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…

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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…