Empowering UK Traders for Global Success

Shaping the future of customs simplifications and border processes to enhance trade efficiency and support economic growth.

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There is a direct link between trade facilitation and an increase in GDP per capita. 

Having a secure yet open border is the ultimate aim.

Trade openness has a greater positive impact than the removal of tariffs and is the key to economic growth and sustainability.

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Customs Simplified

The Commissioners work tirelessly to define procedures for seamless international trade, ensuring supply chain efficiency and customs compliance.

 

Reports and Resources

Reports and Resources

Reports and insights on navigating customs regulations and optimising trade operations. 

 

2025 Border Strategy

The most efficient border process able to maintain trade openness through a layered system of trusted trader schemes and modern border techniques to enhance control without creating barriers.

UK importers are unsure of amounts paid in customs duty

UK Businesses Export Today

Annual import duty receipts in UK

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Facilitating International Trade

Efficiency and Innovation in Customs and Border Solutions

The Trade Facilitation Commission is dedicated to supporting the UK achieve its 2025 Border Strategy with cutting-edge customs facilitation and advisory services pulled from global and local expertise, experience and knowledge.

360,ooo

UK importers/exporters

100 million

Customs declarations

£984 billion

Annual trade in goods

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