HMRC Admin 21 Response

Hi,.
Please refer to the following Link - HMRC exchange rates for 2019: monthly
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Hi Ken,
You need to refer to trade tariff to check if the medication you are imported is restricted or has import controls. You may also need to contact DHL to find out why it was returned by UK customs.
Trade Tariff: look up commodity codes, duty and VAT rates.
Anything posted or couriered to you from another country goes through customs to check it is not banned or restricted and you pay the right tax and ‘duty’ on it.
Tax and customs for goods sent from abroad
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Hi chriswb,
Please provide a cover letter with the claim to explain why you think the evidence of value is not necessary. 
Use form BOR286 if you have used Royal Mail or Parcelforce.
Report incorrect Customs Duty or VAT on items imported by post (BOR286)
Use form C285 if you have used any other courier.
How to claim a repayment of import duty and VAT if you've overpaid form C285.
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Hi,
The party who has paid customs charges can reclaim if goods are returned back from UK.
If you claiming a repayment on behalf of someone else you may need a letter of authority and/or a cover letter with the claim.
It will be a discretion of repayments team to provide a refund.
Please see below guidance on how to claim a repayment of import duty and VAT if you've overpaid.
How to claim a repayment of import duty and VAT if you've overpaid.
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Hi,
The guidance states, you need to declare the cheques (including travellers’ cheques) that are signed but not made out to a person or organisation.
For more help please contact Customer International Trade Helpline on 0300 322 9434.
Take cash in and out of the UK
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Hi WCTiger,
Please see below link for thresholds of postal imports.
Tax and customs for goods sent from abroad
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 Hi JD15,
Anything posted or couriered to you from another country goes through customs to check it is not banned or restricted and you pay the right tax and ‘duty’ on it. You can check below link for more information.
Tax and customs for goods sent from abroad
You can also check trade tariff UK to find a commodity code for goods you’re importing to or exporting from the UK. This will allow you to check if there’s duty or VAT to pay and find out about suspensions or reductions.
Trade Tariff: look up commodity codes, duty and VAT rates
Please see below link on how to work out the customs value for Customs Duty, import VAT and trade statistics if you are an importer or clearing agent.
Working out the customs value of your imported goods.
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Hi WCTiger,
Anything posted or couriered to you from another country goes through customs to check it is not banned or restricted and you pay the right tax and ‘duty’ on it. You can check below link for more information.
Tax and customs for goods sent from abroad
You can also check trade tariff UK to find a commodity code for goods you are importing to or exporting from the UK. This will allow you to check if there is duty or VAT to pay and find out about suspensions or reductions.
Trade Tariff: look up commodity codes, duty and VAT rates
Thank you.

Hi Dale,
Please contact Imports and exports general enquiries helpline for guidance on your query.
Imports and exports: general enquiries.
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Hi,
Since the recent updates on NCTS, traders need to ensure they are entering details exactly as shown on the documents including lower/upper cases and spaces. For more information please contact: New Computerised Transit System.
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