
Customs Duty Recovery


How we can help
Since Brexit, many businesses have been unknowingly overpaying customs duty on their imports. At Deeks VAT Consultancy, we specialise in identifying and recovering overpaid customs duty, ensuring your business isn’t paying more than necessary. Our expert team uses specialist software and analytical tools to review your historical customs duty payments and identify potential recovery opportunities.
Our services include:
Historical Review
- Comprehensive analysis of past customs duty payments
- Review of import documentation and declarations
- Identification of classification errors and overvaluations
- Assessment of potential duty recovery opportunities
Recovery Process
- Preparation of detailed duty recovery claims
- Management of HMRC correspondence
- Support throughout the recovery process
- Expert representation during HMRC reviews
Future Prevention
- Implementation of processes to prevent overpayments
- Staff training on common duty overpayment areas
- Regular reviews to ensure ongoing accuracy
- Updates on regulatory changes affecting duty payments
Duty Optimisation
- Review of supply chain for duty efficiency
- Analysis of available duty relief schemes
- Identification of duty saving opportunities
- Strategic planning for future imports
Benefits of our service
Our customs duty recovery service helps businesses reclaim overpaid duty whilst implementing robust processes to prevent future overpayments. We handle the entire recovery process, from initial review through to successful repayment, ensuring minimum disruption to your business operations.
Why choose us?
Our specialist team has extensive experience in customs duty recovery, with a proven track record of successful claims. We provide clear, practical advice and handle all aspects of the recovery process, ensuring the best possible outcome for your business.
Our Customs Duty Specialist
Louis several years’ experience in helping mainly international business ensure they are correctly valuing and classifying goods imported into the UK.
Louis has achieved this by working alongside clients and HMRC to achieve the most favourable outcomes.
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Here at Deeks VAT Consultancy we can help all types of businesses, either personally or acting on your behalf for your clients. Drop us a message and one of our specialists will be in touch to discuss how we can help.
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