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A range of goods for which the Community guaranteeing associations have withdrawn the TIR guarantee.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

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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…