Lessons on great.gov.uk
Visit great.gov.uk (opens in new tab) to find out more about:
- learning to export: step-by-step lessons
- helping you choose the right markets
- making an export plan
Find information about exporting goods abroad (not including EU). All links open in a new tab.
How to move goods from the UK to international destinations.
Visit great.gov.uk (opens in new tab) to find out more about:
Find out if VAT is due when you sell, send or transfer goods abroad (opens in new tab), including:
Use the UK global online tariff tool (opens in new tab) to look up commodity codes, duty and VAT rates.
Learn about how the rules of origin apply to your goods. Find specific rules and tariff quotas in the relevant trade agreement parliamentary report:
Whether you need to declare goods to UK customs depends where in the UK they start or end their journey.
Follow the Get UK customs clearance when exporting goods: step by step (opens in new tab).
Read guidance on getting someone to deal with customs for you (opens in new tab).
You can use CHIEF to make export declarations:
The Customs Declaration Service is to declare goods being moved from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.
Learn about the Customs Declaration Service (opens in new tab).
The Trader Support Service (opens in new tab) can help businesses moving goods to Northern Ireland.
There are special rules and you may need to get licences or certificates to export the following:
Apply for approved exporter status (C1454) (opens in new tab)
We have local trade offices based around the UK.
Within each office you can contact an international trade advisor.
Find your local trade office