POTAL

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom Customs Filing Guide

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This is informational content only. POTAL does not perform customs declarations. For actual filings, use CDS (Customs Declaration Service) β†— or contact a licensed customs broker.

πŸ“¦ Export

Official System: CDS (Customs Declaration Service) β†—

Required Documents

  • Export Declaration via CDS
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Export License (if applicable)

Procedure

  1. Register for CDS via Government Gateway
  2. Submit export declaration
  3. Present goods at port/airport
  4. Receive permission to progress

πŸ“₯ Import

Required Documents

  • Import Declaration via CDS
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • EORI Number (GB)
  • Commodity Code
  • Import License (if applicable)

Procedure

  1. Ensure GB EORI number
  2. Submit import declaration via CDS
  3. Pay duties and VAT
  4. Goods released (or examined)

Tips

  • ●Post-Brexit: full customs declarations required for EU goods
  • ●UK Global Tariff applies (replaced EU CET)
  • ●Simplified declaration available for authorized traders
  • ●Windsor Framework: special rules for Northern Ireland

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Last updated: 2026-04-15