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Customs Authorisations and Special Procedures Support

Customs authorisations and special procedures can be confusing and time-consuming. Businesses often struggle with unclear requirements, inconsistent paperwork, and delays that impact compliance and costs. 

Our Customs Authorisations and Special Procedures Support service simplifies the entire process. We start by understanding your objectives, then guide you through a structured, user-friendly approach with expert advice at every step.

Our advisors can also assist you in accessing and analysing CDS data, which is now available for free from HMRC, so that we can check that correct procedure codes are being used. Choosing the right procedure codes is essential for compliance with customs special procedures and authorisations.

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How does it work?

We make the process simple and stress-free. It starts with an initial consultation to understand your objectives and advise on the most appropriate authorisations or procedures for your business needs.

From there, our experts guide you through a structured, user-friendly system that brings together all information into one intuitive interface - cutting through bureaucracy and accelerating your journey. With clear guidance, interactive tools, and full visibility at every stage, we ensure your information is accurate and complete. Finally, we prepare a streamlined, HMRC-ready submission-saving you time, avoiding delays, and giving you confidence in compliance.

What you’ll receive

  • Expert guidance 
  • Confidence and visibility 
  • Streamlined preparation 
  • Personalised consultation  

Which customs authorisations and special procedures do we support?

Our Customs Authorisations and Special Procedures Support is designed for any business involved in international trade and offers comprehensive guidance across the full spectrum of UK customs regimes.

We provide end‑to‑end guidance for all major UK customs authorisations and special procedures, including:

Special Procedures

  • Inward Processing (IP) – Duty/VAT relief on imported components used for processing or manufacturing

  • Freeports – Combined customs relief for storage, processing, and manufacturing under one approval

  • Authorised Use (AU) / End Use – Reduced or zero duty for goods used for approved end‑use purposes

  • Outward Processing (OP) – Duty relief on goods temporarily exported for repair or processing

  • Customs Warehousing (CW) – Duty/VAT suspension while goods are stored

  • Temporary Admission (TA) – Temporary imports with full or partial duty relief

  • Transit (including Authorised Consignor/Consignee) – Controlled movements under the transit regime

Trusted Trader and Simplifications

  • Authorised Economic Operator (AEO – C/S/F)
  • Simplified Customs Declaration Processes (SCDP)
  • Customs Supervised Exports (CSE)

Storage and Facility Approvals

  • Temporary Storage (TS)
  • Internal Temporary Storage Facility (ITSF)
  • External Temporary Storage Facility (ETSF)
  • Excise Warehouse

Operational and Financial Approvals

  • Duty Deferment Account (DDA)
  • Bulk Import Reduced Dataset (BIRDS)
  • Customs Site Operator (CSO) – Freeports

Who will benefit from using our Customs Authorisations and Special Procedures Support

Whatever your role is in international trade, our advisory services are invaluable across all areas of customs compliance. Our advisory services are particularly useful in the following industry sectors:

Wholesale and Distribution
Technology and Electronics
Chemicals
Agri-food and Food Processing
Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
Manufacturing and Engineering

FAQs

Complies with all data security and GDPR regulations.

Members have access to ongoing advisory support from customs experts, as well as training modules and user guides. Feedback mechanisms are built in for continuous improvement.

Yes, the solution uses conditional logic to tailor questions and requirements based on your business's activities and responses. It can also flag opportunities for additional services relevant to your operations.

A scoping call can be scheduled soon to discuss your individual requirements. You'll then receive a proposal with costings. From there, the timeline depends on when you're ready to take the next steps.

The product streamlines and simplifies the process of obtaining customs authorisations and managing special procedures, reducing manual effort, delays, and errors. It provides a single, user-friendly digital interface with step-by-step guidance, making compliance easier and faster.

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