Our Expertise
Imports and Exports Representation
We provide comprehensive assistance to our clients in navigating the Customs clearance process, ensuring a seamless and cost-effective experience for the transportation of goods.
Our team at IMEVA understands the potential financial implications of errors, which is why we meticulously examine each consignment to guarantee accuracy and compliance. Additionally, we offer the convenience of utilizing our Duty Deferment Account, enabling our clients to conveniently pay Duty and VAT to HMRC.
Our expertise extends to facilitating Customs Clearances for EU Shipments transported via road, ensuring a hassle-free and efficient journey for our clients' goods.
Duty and VAT Rates
IMEVA assists our clients with identifying the correct Duty and VAT Rates for the products imported and provides cost effective solutions.
Special Procedures
We offer comprehensive assistance to our clients who need to temporarily move goods in and out of the UK for repair purposes. We recognize that obtaining an Inward & Outward Processing Relief (IPR & OPR) Authorisation can be a challenging task, which is why our team of Customs Specialists is here to help.
Our experts are well-versed in the intricacies of the process and will provide full support in obtaining the necessary IPR & OPR Authorisations from HMRC.
With our guidance, you can navigate through the complexities of customs regulations with ease, ensuring that your goods are transported smoothly and efficiently. Trust us to handle all the necessary paperwork and documentation, allowing you to focus on your core business operations while we take care of your temporary goods movement needs.
Courses
Whether you are new to importing or a seasoned business owner, our comprehensive courses are designed to cater to all your business requirements. Our courses offer a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of the Customs industry and delve into real-life scenarios that importers and exporters encounter on a daily basis.
Key topics covered include tariff classification, customs valuation, and special procedures. By enrolling in our courses, you will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the complex world of customs with confidence and ensure compliance with regulations.
Our experienced instructors are dedicated to equipping you with practical insights and expertise that will empower you to successfully manage your import and export operations. Invest in your business's success by enrolling in our tailored courses today.
Areas we can help you with:
UK Import Customs Clearance
Export Customs Declarations
Temporary admission and Return Goods Relief
Inward and Outward Processing Relief
Import VAT and Duty Rates + NIRU and VAT Certificates
Tariff Classification, Preferential Origin and Customs Valuation
Incoterms and Customs Procedure Codes
Direct and Indirect Representation
INDIRECT Representation
Indirect Representation is undertaken when the Customs broker submits customs declarations for a non-UK organisation that is the import in the UK. This usually happens when the Incoterms are DDP.
The Indirect Representation allows the Customs broker to act in their own name, on behalf of the importer and both the importer and the customs broker can be responsible for any debt owed to HMRC.
If you are interested in appointing a Customs Broker on a Indirect Representation, a contract to undermine the Letter of Empowerment should be considered
Unless your business is submitting the customs declarations in-house, which is known as self-declaration, you could appoint a Customs Broker to submit customs declarations on your behalf to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
A Customs Broker is able to represent your business in two forms: DIRECT and INDIRECT.
DIRECT Representation
Direct Representation is undertaken when the Customs broker acts on behalf and in the name of the Importer. As the importer of record, you are responsible to provide accurate instructions for the customs declaration. This means that you are also responsible for any debt that may arise to HMRC.
Appointing a Customs Broker as a Direct Representative can be done by completing a simple declaration by yourself.
Imeva Letter of Empowerment can be downloaded below.