You'll find simplified import and export information and interactive tools, including the UK Trade Tariff on the GOV.UK website.
Telephone
Excise and Customs Helpline
For Excise Duties and customs telephone enquiries
Opening hours
8.00 am to 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday Closed weekends and bank holidays
0845 010 9000
For customers who are deaf or hearing or speech impaired:
0845 000 0200 (Textphone)
A textphone allows you to type what you want to say rather than speaking into a mouthpiece. You can use a textphone instead of a voice telephone if you are deaf or have problems with your speech. It is not possible to speak to an adviser by phoning a textphone number.
You can email HMRC if your have a customs related enquiry: - Importing and exporting from outside the EU - Customs Relief - Movement of goods within the EU - Travelling to the UK including duty free allowances - any other customs matter
You can also email HMRC if you have an excise related enquiry: - The production and movement of alcohol and tobacco products - Hydrocarbon oils - Betting and gambling duties - Environmental taxes - any other excise matter
Please include your VAT registration number if applicable and the name and address of your business.
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