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How to work out the customs value for Customs Duty, import VAT and trade statistics if you’re an importer or clearing agent.

This collection brings together the relevant guides you will need to work out the customs value of your imported goods using one of the valuation methods.

Valuing goods can be complicated, so if you’re not an importer or clearing agent you may want to get someone to deal with customs for you.

Find out about the customs value and which valuation method to use for your imported goods.

Check detailed information on the different valuation methods to work out the customs value of your imports.

Find out how to work out the customs value for:

Check the different types of delivery costs that you must include or exclude in the customs value.

Find out how to use the customs value to work out import VAT and what to do if you cannot work out the value.

Check which rates of exchange you’ll need to use to work out the customs value of your imported goods if any amounts are shown in a foreign currency.

Check the different types of charges and fees that you must include or exclude in the customs value.

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