Transfer of Residence Relief: The Rules That Catch Out UK-Bound Movers
Transfer of Residence relief can save returning UK residents thousands in duty and VAT, but the claim must be approved before goods ship. Here's how to get it…
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Incoterms for UK-EU Trade: Who Actually Clears the Goods Under EXW, DAP and DDP
EXW, DAP and DDP decide who clears customs, pays duty and becomes the importer of record. Get the choice wrong and shipments stall at the border.
Read moreWhat Is a Goods Movement Reference and Why No Lorry Boards Without One
A Goods Movement Reference (GMR) is the single code that stands between a lorry and the ferry or Tunnel at most UK-EU crossings. Here is what it is,…
Read moreDover, Folkestone or Harwich: Picking the Right Crossing for EU Road Freight
With Entry/Exit System queues hitting Dover and Folkestone in 2026, choosing between the Short Straits and Harwich is now a real operational decision, not just a cost comparison.
Read moreExport Declarations to the EU: What UK Exporters Must File and When
Every parcel or pallet leaving Great Britain for the EU needs a customs export declaration on CDS, filed to a strict deadline. Here is what to submit, when,…
Read moreImporting from the EU: The Customs Steps First-Time Importers Must Get Right
EU goods are now fully subject to UK customs control, with declarations, safety and security data and SPS checks all in force. Here is what a first-time importer…
Read moreVaping Products Duty: what UK importers need to do now
A new excise duty on vaping liquids and a duty stamp scheme are now live in the UK. Here's what importers, wholesalers and retailers need to put in…
Read moreCBAM Verification Rules Tighten: What UK Importers Need to Know
The European Commission has published new guidance and tools for CBAM verifiers ahead of the 2026 definitive regime. Here's what it means for UK businesses importing carbon-intensive goods…
Read moreTransfer of Residence Relief: How to Bring Your Belongings to the UK Duty-Free
Need Transfer of Residence relief sorted for an upcoming move? Go straight to our Transfer of Residence customs clearance page, or read on for how the relief works.…
Read moreFelixstowe Customs Clearance: What to Expect and How to Avoid Delays
Got a container due into Felixstowe? Go straight to our Felixstowe Customs Clearance page, or read on for how the port process works. Why Felixstowe Matters Felixstowe is…
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