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How to complete an import declaration
You can also watch a series of videos about customs clearance instructions so you can find out how to complete an import declaration in the Customs Declaration Service, including:
- how to identify the declaration category
- how to identify the commodity code
- how to identify the procedure code
- how to identify the permitted additional procedure code
- how to identify the additional procedure code
- how to identify the additional information statement code
- how to identify the specific document and reference code
- how to review completion guidance
- how to complete the customs declaration
Customs import declarations — an overview
Watch a video about an overview of customs import declarations.
The video explains:
- customs import declarations on controlled goods imported into Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) from the EU
- the process for simplified, supplementary declarations and delayed import declarations for import goods which are not controlled for up to 31 December 2021
- important terminology