How to Close a T1 in Poland?
To close a T1 in Poland, present the goods and the MRN at the customs office of destination (which may differ from the declared one), and the consignee notifies the office of arrival with an IE007 message in NCTS2 PLUS.…
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Practical guides
Guides in the “Practical guides” category — UK ↔ EU customs clearance, imports, exports and T1/T2 transit, based on gov.uk, HMRC and EU law.
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How Does a Temporary Storage Facility Work?
A temporary storage facility (TSF) is a place where goods from outside the European Union can be kept under customs supervision, from the moment they are presented to customs until they are given a customs-approved…
Dual-use goods: export controls between the UK and the EU
Dual-use goods are products, technologies and software that can be used for both civilian and military purposes. Exporting them outside the EU, and between the UK and the EU, is subject to additional controls and…
Industrial Machinery Clearance: Documents, Classification and CE Marking
Clearing industrial machinery requires precise tariff classification (the CN code depends on what the equipment does), a correct customs value, a full set of documents and — when importing into the EU — compliance with…
Customs inspection: how to prepare your documents and goods
To prepare for a customs inspection, have a complete set of documents (invoice, transport document, proof of origin, EORI) and a commodity code and customs value consistent with the declaration. The faster the authority…
What to Do About an Error in a Customs Declaration?
In summary: in the area of 'what to do about an error in a customs declaration' the most important thing is to run the process according to current official guidance…
How to Prepare an Export Invoice for the UK
An export invoice for the UK should show the seller's details (with EORI number) and the buyer's, a specific description of the goods with the HS code, quantity, value, currency and Incoterms. Its data must match the…
How to check customs clearance status (MRN, CDS, PUESC)
In summary: when it comes to 'how to check customs clearance status', what matters most is running the process according to current official guidance, with a clear…
How the SAD Document Works
The SAD (Single Administrative Document) is the data layout of a customs declaration: who sends and receives the goods, what they are, what they are worth and under which procedure they are cleared. Declarations are now…
Clearance When Carrying Your Own Goods
Carrying your own goods does not remove any formalities: the goods must still be declared to a customs procedure (export from the EU and import into the UK in CDS), and the company needs an EORI number and consistent…
How Does Indirect Representation Work?
Indirect representation means the customs agent files the declaration in their own name but on the client's behalf, and is therefore liable for the customs debt together with the client. For an importer not established…
How Does Direct Representation Work?
Direct representation means the customs agent acts in the name and on behalf of the client, who is responsible for the declaration. An indirect representative acts in its own name and is jointly liable with the client…
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