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Apply to import multiple low value parcels on one declaration

Page summary:
You can use the bulk import reduced data set to declare one or more low value parcels in a single import declaration when you import goods into Great Britain.

Change made:
Updated the eligibility information in the sections ‘who can use the bulk import reduced data set’ and ‘before you apply’. Added guidance about keeping an electronic manifest. Information about the letter we’ll send you after considering your application has also been added.

Time updated:
2:21pm, 3 February 2025

Search the register of customs agents and express operators

Page summary:
Find a customs agent or express operator to help you with import and export declarations.

Change made:
The list of customs agents has been updated with 9 additions and 4 amendments.The list of express operators has been updated with 6 additions.

Time updated:
3:19pm, 4 February 2025

Transit newsletters – HMRC updates

Page summary:
Check for the latest updates about moving goods using transit and the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS).

Change made:
Newsletter ‘February 2025 – Border Force TAD printing issues’ added.

Time updated:
9:58am, 6 February 2025

Get someone to deal with customs for you

Page summary:
Find out how you can hire a person or business to deal with customs for you.

Change made:
Terminology for ‘fast parcel operators’ changed to ‘express operators’.

Time updated:
10:45am, 6 February 2025

Notices made under The Customs (Export) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Page summary:
Notices made under The Customs (Export) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 which have force of law.

Change made:
The force of law text for Regulation 40(7) of The Customs (Export) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 has been updated.

Time updated:
10:56am, 6 February 2025

Notices made under The Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Page summary:
Notices made under The Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 which have the force of law.

Change made:
Notices made under The Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 have been updated to reflect changes to the process for making an application for a premises to be approved by HMRC, as an appropriate place for the examination of goods declared for export, for the purposes of Reg 40(6A) of those regulations.

Time updated:
10:58am, 6 February 2025

Using an express operator to import and export

Page summary:
Check what customs charges apply when using an express operator (previously called a fast parcel operator) to make import and export customs declarations.

Change made:
Terminology for ‘fast parcel operator’ updated to ‘express operator’.

Time updated:
11:00am, 6 February 2025

Ben Kemp