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At Plutos Agent, we specialize in Customs Broker Services to help companies achieve substantial customs duty relief through Customs Special Procedures. Our expert team offers end-to-end support—from consultation to documentation preparation—ensuring that your business maximizes import duty savings while maintaining full compliance.
Our Customs Special Procedures services include:
Customs Warehousing Documentation
We assist in preparing all necessary documentation for customs warehousing, ensuring that your goods are stored duty-free until ready for distribution or re-export, which allows flexible planning and deferred duty payments.Inward Processing (IP)
Our team manages the documentation for Inward Processing relief, securing duty suspension on imported raw materials used in manufacturing or processing. This service applies duties only on the final product, offering cost savings for manufacturers.Outward Processing (OP)
For goods temporarily exported for processing, we help companies document duty relief on value added abroad, making Outward Processing an effective option for companies working with international production partners.Temporary Admission Documentation
Obtain partial or full duty relief for goods brought into the UK for temporary use, such as items for events or short-term projects. Our team handles the application and compliance paperwork for Temporary Admission.Returned Goods Relief
Reclaim duties on exported goods returned in their original state. Returned Goods Relief is ideal for businesses that send merchandise abroad temporarily, and we manage the necessary documentation to ensure compliance.
Additional Customs Broker Services
Our Customs Broker Special Procedures services include:
- Authorisation Assistance: We handle the entire authorisation process, ensuring all documentation aligns with UK customs regulations.
- Stock Management and Documentation: Our team manages stock records, customs declarations, and compliance paperwork, providing a clear audit trail for efficient processing.
- Automated Solutions: Leveraging advanced software, we automate documentation and customs workflows, reducing administrative overhead and ensuring precise compliance.
Why Choose Plutos Agent?
With a wealth of expertise in customs brokerage, Plutos Agent simplifies complex customs documentation and regulatory requirements, allowing your business to unlock the full financial benefits of Customs Special Procedures. Rely on us for effective, compliant, and cost-efficient solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Contact Plutos Agent today to explore how our Customs Special Procedures services can support your import/export operations and help you leverage customs duty relief.
Frequently Asked Questions — Special Customs Procedures
▶ What are special customs procedures?
Special procedures allow businesses to suspend, reduce, or eliminate customs duties. They include Inward Processing (IPR), Outward Processing (OPR), customs warehousing, temporary admission, and end-use. Source: GOV.UK.
▶ What is Inward Processing Relief (IPR)?
IPR allows businesses to import goods duty-free for processing and re-export. If processed goods are released for UK consumption, duties are calculated on the imported materials or finished product — whichever is lower.
▶ What is customs warehousing?
Customs warehousing allows goods to be stored in approved premises without paying import duties or VAT until the goods are released for free circulation or re-exported. Ideal for businesses managing stock and cash flow.
▶ What is temporary admission?
Temporary admission allows goods to enter the UK temporarily with total or partial duty relief. Used for exhibition items, professional equipment, samples, and goods for testing. Goods must be re-exported within the set period.
▶ How do I apply for special procedures authorisation?
Applications are made to HMRC via the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system or CDS. We handle the entire application process, including preparation of economic conditions justification. Our special procedures services.
