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Managing the cost of making customs declarations: are software solutions the future?

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Jessica Yang Director, JY XBorder Consulting LLC , Toby Spink Director, BKR Consultants Limited
April 07, 2021
Managing the cost of making customs declarations: are software solutions the future?

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How much does it cost? When goods cross a border, customs formalities must be completed. Customs brokers help businesses complete these formalities. In the UK, £32.50 per declaration is HMRC’s estimated cost of this service, but in reality, the price tag can be as high as £150 per declaration. For businesses trading between the UK and the EU, this is an additional cost of Brexit. Unlike customs duties, this cost cannot be reduced by using the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Many businesses are considering completing customs declarations in-house with the help of software solutions. But is this the right option for everyone?

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