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UK importers customs specialists
At Superciel, our UK importers customs specialists can provide you with support to ensure your goods can move smoothly across the border. Call us today to find out more about how we can help you.
Our services for importers
If you’re importing goods to the UK, then we offer a range of services to help you, including:
- Commodity Codes and Duty calculation
- The required Supplier Commercial Invoice:
- Payment arrangements: Deferment Approval Number (DAN)
- Reason for Import/CPC: Why are you bringing the goods into the UK?
Read below to find out more about each of these services, then contact us for tailored assistance.
Commodity codes and duty calculation
Goods are listed by hierarchised groups coded for tax purposes under Commodity codes, which is referred to as ‘goods classification’, defining the goods, their raw material, the use, leading to an allocation of a tariff code (also referred to as tariff number or tariff headings). The duty rate will be determined by the tariff code.
You need to provide information about:
- The seller, buyer, and shipper
- The invoice numbers
- The date of shipment
- The mode of transport
- Important information about the carrier
- The description of the goods
- Type of packaging (box, crate, drum, or carton)
- The quantities
- The dimensions
- The total net and gross weights
- The package marks (container and seal numbers)
The required Supplier Commercial Invoice
To declare your goods, you need a commercial invoice from your supplier,, which is the invoice most suited for international trade, as it is the most comprehensive.
It should state ‘Commercial Invoice’ and contain all the required information such as:
- Invoice number and date generated
- Payment terms, e.g. 30 or 60 days etc.
- Name of seller & company address details
- Name of buyer & company address details
- Description of items purchased and part numbers
- Total cost including any Tax payable
- Incoterms
- Country of Origin declaration
- Harmonised tariff/commodity code information
Payment arrangements: Deferment Approval Number (DAN)
A deferment account is used for the payment of import duty and VAT, allowing to pay duties owed on goods by monthly direct debit. A deferment account is set up with Customs, subject to an agreed maximum limit. The limit is usually sufficient to cover a full month’s customs duty and import VAT. If your company does not have a DAN, you can normally use your shipping agents but be aware there is normally a percentage charge so, if you import regularly, your own DAN will avoid this extra cost. Deferment accounts are available to companies with three years of VAT records.
Reason for Import / Customs Procedure Code (CPC)
Reason for Import / Customs Procedure Code (CPC) - You will need to declare why you are importing the goods. This is extremely important, as it will affect how UK import duty and VAT would apply to the shipment (if at-all). It could be a commercial purchase, Samples, Goods return for repair, an exhibition or trade show or a Gift Each reason has a different and specific customs procedure code (CPC).
