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UCC : Union Customs Code

The Union Customs Code (UCC) is the customs code for the European Union.

Read more UCR : Unique Consignment Reference

The Unique Consignment Reference (UCR) is a reference number for Customs use and may be required to be reported to Customs at any point during a Customs procedure. The UCR should be :

Read more UT : Union Transit

Allows goods not in free circulation - non-Union goods - to move between two points within the EU, while customs duties or other charges are suspended.

Read more Valuation Declaration

A form on which an importer declares the method of valuation and the elements involved in calculating the value for import duty purposes.

Read more VAT

Value added tax. 20% as standard UK 

Read more VIES : VAT Information Exchange System

System which enables companies to validate and or confirm the VAT numbers of their trading partners

Read more WCO : World Customs Organization

The World Customs Organization, aims to harmonise the implementation of conventions under its administration and to simplify customs procedures globally.

Read more WTO : World Trade Organization

The World Trade Organization is an international organisation for cooperative trade between 164 countries. The main goal being the deregulation of international trade.

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