Seal

A piece of metal or other material used to secure two ends of a fastening.

Read more Security

Amount that might be requested by the customs authorities to ensure payment of customs debt.

Read more SEED : System of Exchange of Excise Data

The ID number to enrol in EMCS.

Read more Sensitive goods

A range of goods for which the Community guaranteeing associations have withdrawn the TIR guarantee.

Read more SFD : Simplified Frontier Declaration

A Simplified Frontier Declaration (SFD) contains the minimum amount of information needed to be submitted at the frontier to enable clearance.

However, we firmly believe that Full Frontier declarations are the best customs clearance solution. Here's why...

Read more Shipper / Consignor

An individual or firm that sends freight. A freight originator.

Read more SME : Small or Medium Enterprise

Size of business.

Read more Specific Duties and Taxes

Duties and taxes which are calculated on a basis other than value.

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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…

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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…