Customs clearance for timber products requires careful planning and documentation. Understanding the specific requirements and working with experts can greatly simplify the process and ensure that you comply with legal requirements and avoid potential problems. Customs clearance for timber products exported from the EU to the UK involves several specific steps and requirements.
Whenever you sell goods to countries outside the EU, whether commercially or privately, the commercial invoice and customs declaration must include the relevant HS code. The correct tariff code (HS code) for your wood products is necessary to calculate the correct customs duties and taxes.
You or your freight forwarder prepare the customs declaration. This can be done electronically via the UK’s Customs Declaration Service:
Find out about the customs duties and value added tax (VAT) that apply.
