United Kingdom · Import & Export Compliance
Customs registration, controlled/restricted goods, sanctions screening, and the official customs authority.
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In the UK, importing and exporting goods involves customs declarations to HMRC (you generally need an EORI number), correct commodity classification, origin and valuation, plus any licences. Controlled and dual-use goods need an export licence from the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU), and traders must comply with sanctions.
- Make customs declarations to HMRC; you generally need an EORI number.
- Classify goods correctly and determine origin and customs value.
- Controlled/dual-use goods need an ECJU export licence; comply with sanctions.
- Export Control Joint Unit (GOV.UK)
Licensing for controlled and dual-use exports.
- Import and export (GOV.UK)
Official customs procedures (HMRC).
Government portals
- UK Government (GOV.UK) — UK's unified government services portal — visas, taxes, driving licences, benefits and more
- UK Visas and Immigration — UK visa applications, Biometric Residence Permits (BRP), and work authorization
- HM Revenue & Customs — Self Assessment tax returns, National Insurance, VAT registration and payment