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How to use the online export licensing system to get a licence to export controlled goods, software and technology overseas.
Find out how the ATA Carnet works, what to do at customs, and what happens if your goods are lost, destroyed or stolen.
Find codes for the preferential origin status of goods (Appendix 12).
Guide to licensing requirements and restrictions for trade control and the export of controlled military goods, software and technology.
What you need to do to export live animals from the UK.
Find out the codes to be used to provide additional information in Data Element (DE) 2/2 of the customs declaration or clearance request (Appendix 4).
Guidance for exporters in England, Scotland and Wales on applying for an export health certificate.
What UK goods vehicle operators need to do to carry out international road haulage.
Follow these steps when preparing to make an imports declaration on the Customs Declaration Service.
Find out about cover policy and indicators for countries and territories that are covered by UK Export Finance.
Find out what you need to do and how to apply to operate a customs warehouse when importing to the UK.
Check which Authorised Economic Operator status you could apply for and their benefits if your business has role in the international supply chain.
How the UK's strategic export controls apply to academics, university researchers and their institutions, and when an export licence is needed.
Find the codes which can be used in Data Element 5/23 to identify the location where the goods may be examined for maritime ports and wharves (Appendix 16C).
Find the codes which can be used in Data Element 5/23 to identify the location where the goods may be examined for an external temporary storage facility (ETSF) (Appendix 16F).
Use Temporary Admission to pay no duty on goods you temporarily import from outside the UK and then re-export.
Find out how to declare goods you’re bringing into Great Britain to sell or use for your business that are under the total value of £2,500 and meet certain other conditions.
You must get permission to export certain drugs and medicines.
When you export goods outside the UK for processing or repair and then re-import them, you can use outward processing to reduce your duty payments.
Find out what you need to do when exporting commercial goods out of Great Britain in your accompanied baggage or small vehicle.
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