Guides
Step-by-step guides for those who do not want to learn from their own mistakes.
We describe processes the way we see them from the inside: with exact deadlines, lists of documents and pitfalls that open sources do not mention. No filler — only what needs to be done to get the result.
How to appeal a customs decision on additional charges: a step-by-step guide
Step 1. Do not pay straight away. You have 10 working days from receiving the decision. Paying without an appeal = accepting the claims.
What to do if your cargo is blocked at customs: a checklist for the first 72 hours
Hours 0–6: Find out the reason. Call your broker or customs. The reason must be stated in the inspection report or notice. Without it you are shooting…
How to fill in a customs declaration for imports of industrial equipment: 12 points where mistakes are most common
UKTZED code. Do not determine it "approximately". One wrong digit = a 5–15% change in the duty rate. Customs value. State the real transaction price. Do not understate and…
How to get through a customs inspection without delays: what inspectors check and how to be ready
The inspector checks three things: that the documents match the goods, that the goods match the declared UKTZED code, and that there are no signs of a violation.