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A range of goods for which the Community guaranteeing associations have withdrawn the TIR guarantee.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

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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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Coming soon: French import VAT change for GB & non-EU businesses

Non-EU (including GB) businesses are about to see a significant VAT change for their French imports…

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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…