Trade Complaince
Remain compliant with HMRC and ECJU regulations by correctly Exporting your goods and services. Hillfort can assist with Export Licence determinations and applications, Due diligence and End User Checks/Undertakings and provide the correct Customs procedures and paperwork to protect against Compliance violations.
How does Trade Compliance affect your Business ?
When a company ignores trade compliance, they risk catastrophic financial damage: a single incorrect customs declaration or an Incorrect Export Licence can trigger immediate cargo seizures, carrier blacklisting, severe HMRC or ECJU audit penalties, and costly border delays that destroy customer trust. Conversely, proactive trade compliance acts as a powerful strategic advantage. By implementing ironclad documentation standards and demonstrating due diligence, businesses can eliminate friction at customs and safely protect their profit margins from regulatory fines.
Export Licence determinations
Do you have Export Control ratings for your products? Some businesses remain unaware that their products may be subject to Export Control. Even if they are not subject to Export Licence regulations, they will still have a rating. Allow Hillfort to help you avoid unnecessary checks and friction at the border by finding your ratings and detailing them on your export paperwork.
Customs procedures
Does your business Import and Export using the correct Procedure Codes? Has the business inadvertently Imported or Exported stating Preferential Origin? Find out how you can remain Compliant with HMRC and free up cashflow by avoiding unnecessary duty and VAT payments and repayments.
Due Diligence and End User checking
In a volatile and ever changing world, it's increasingly important to be sure where your goods are heading. Even trading business to business in the UK, your goods can still find their way to sanctioned destinations. Many well intentioned businesses can easily become the targets of investigation by not carrying out the simple checks that can keep them Compliant. Hillfort can show you how to do this simply and effectively, allowing you to demonstrate due diligence when trading.