Have you got an EORI number (Economic Operators’ Registration Identification)? And does it begin with GB? All shipments MUST have this to trade from 1st January 2021.

Have you completed and sent a signed letter of appointment to a direct customs agent? This is required otherwise your goods will not get customs cleared.

Do you know the Commodity Codes for the goods you’re Importing? Every consignment will need this for customs entry as the codes identify whether your Import is subject to any licensing, duty rates or VAT.

Do you know where the goods you are importing were originally manufactured? The origin of the goods may affect the payable duty and could mean extra documentation is required.

What is the reason for your import? Are the goods going into free circulation, sold outright or immediately being moved on again? CPC codes (Customs Procedure Code) will be required to identify this.

Are you planning to use facilitations to delay the payments of taxes, following this?

Have you a deferment account? This defers payment of any duties with a bank guarantee promising customs there are funds available. At Firstpoint we have a registered deferment account which is offered to our customers, please ask within.

Have you registered for CFSP EIDR (Customs Freight Simplified Procedure)? This can only be used in certain circumstances, however it makes declaring goods to customs simpler and quicker.

You may need to determine who pays for the various processes of the import (freight, clearance costs, VAT, duty and much more) This is determined by Incoterms - Do you know the Incoterms of your export?

All imports will need a custom declaration such as a C88 import entry form. Firstpoint will happily process such declarations for you, please call with any requirements today!