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



Value added tax. 20% as standard UK 



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



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



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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