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Customs Declaration Accuracy Check 

A sample-based review of import and export declarations, supporting evidence and post-clearance controls.

£495 + VAT

Typical scope
5 declarations / up to 5 declaration lines

Outcome
A declaration-by-declaration findings table and practical corrections plan.

Delivery
Specialist review, written findings and debrief

Customs Declaration Accuracy Check 

A sample-based review of import and export declarations, supporting evidence and post-clearance controls.

£495 + VAT

Typical scope
5 declarations / up to 5 declaration lines

Outcome
A declaration-by-declaration findings table and practical corrections plan.

Delivery
Specialist review, written findings and debrief

From uncertainty to practical action

A focused review to check whether selected import/export customs declarations are accurate, supported by the correct commercial evidence, and aligned with HMRC/CDS requirements.

This mirrors the wider Customs Health Check SOP, which already includes testing declaration accuracy, CPC/procedure code use, customs valuation, origin, VAT/PVA/C79 evidence, broker instructions and post-clearance correction controls.

A Customs Declaration Accuracy Check is likely to fit when:

Businesses seeing repeat declaration errors
Teams relying on brokers without a checking process
Importers or exporters with incomplete evidence files

From uncertainty to
practical action

A focused review to check whether selected import/export customs declarations are accurate, supported by the correct commercial evidence, and aligned with HMRC/CDS requirements.

This mirrors the wider Customs Health Check SOP, which already includes testing declaration accuracy, CPC/procedure code use, customs valuation, origin, VAT/PVA/C79 evidence, broker instructions and post-clearance correction controls.

A Customs Declaration Accuracy Check is likely to fit when:

Businesses seeing repeat declaration errors
Teams relying on brokers without a checking process
Importers or exporters with incomplete evidence files

The control points included in the review

01 Importer/exporter/declarant details
02 Commodity code/HS classification consistency
03 CPC/customs procedure code accuracy
04 Customs valuation and freight/insurance treatment
05 Origin and preference claim accuracy
06 VAT treatment, PVA/C79 and import VAT evidence
Incoterms alignment with valuation and instructions
Supporting documents match the declaration
Broker/courier instruction and approval process
Post-clearance correction requirement

The control points included in the review

01 Importer/exporter/declarant details
02 Commodity code/HS classification consistency
03 CPC/customs procedure code accuracy
04 Customs valuation and freight/insurance treatment
05 Origin and preference claim accuracy
06 VAT treatment, PVA/C79 and import VAT evidence
Incoterms alignment with valuation and instructions
Supporting documents match the declaration
Broker/courier instruction and approval process
Post-clearance correction requirement

Choose the scope that matches the business need

Declaration Spot Check

5 declarations / up to 5 declaration lines
,
,
£495 + VAT

Declaration Standard Review Recommended starting point

10 declarations / up to 5 declaration lines
,
£895 + VAT

Declaration Enhanced Review

20 declarations / up to 20 declaration lines
,
Quoted separately

Choose the scope that matches the business need

Declaration Spot Check

5 declarations / up to 5 declaration lines
,
,
£495 + VAT

Declaration Standard Review Recommended starting point

10 declarations / up to 5 declaration lines
,
£895 + VAT

Declaration Enhanced Review

20 declarations / up to 20 declaration lines
,
Quoted separately

A simple four-stage service journey

Agree the scope

Choose the package, sample size, business entity and trade flows to be reviewed.

Share the evidence

Provide the agreed declarations, documents, process notes and supporting records.

Specialist review

The trade team tests the selected controls, evidence and transaction samples.

Report and debrief

Receive written findings, a prioritised action plan and a practical debrief.

A simple four-stage service journey

Agree the scope

Choose the package, sample size, business entity and trade flows to be reviewed.

Share the evidence

Provide the agreed declarations, documents, process notes and supporting records.

Specialist review

The trade team tests the selected controls, evidence and transaction samples.

Report and debrief

Receive written findings, a prioritised action plan and a practical debrief.

Clear outputs your team can use

Practical findings, corrections and next steps in formats that can be shared with operational teams and decision-makers.

Declaration accuracy review report

Findings table by declaration/MRN

Risk-rated action plan

Evidence gap summary

Clear outputs your team can use

Practical findings, corrections and next steps in formats that can be shared with operational teams and decision-makers.

Declaration accuracy review report

Findings table by declaration/MRN

Risk-rated action plan

Evidence gap summary

Documents, evidence and review questions

  • Import/export declaration, including MRN (CDS Report Data)
  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Transport document / airway bill / bill of lading / CMR
  • Broker or courier instruction
  • Purchase order / sales order, if available
  • Freight invoice, where relevant
    Insurance evidence, where relevant
  • PVA statement / C79, for imports where relevant
  • Proof of export, for exports where relevant
  • Origin statement / supplier declaration, where preference is claimed
  • Any post-clearance amendment records
  • Is the correct importer/exporter shown?
  • Is the declarant/representative status correct?
  • Is the commodity code supported by product evidence?
  • Is the CPC/procedure code appropriate for the movement?
  • Does the declared customs value reconcile to the invoice and valuation basis?
  • Are freight, insurance and Incoterms® treated correctly?
  • Is the country of origin supported?
  • Has preference been claimed correctly, if applicable?
  • Is import VAT treated correctly, including PVA/C79 evidence?
  • Do the invoice, packing list, transport documents and declaration align?
  • Was the broker/courier given clear written instructions?
  • Is a post-clearance amendment or further investigation required?

Practical questions before you submit

  • Import/export declaration, including MRN (CDS Report Data)
  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Transport document / airway bill / bill of lading / CMR
  • Broker or courier instruction
  • Purchase order / sales order, if available
  • Freight invoice, where relevant
  • Insurance evidence, where relevant
  • PVA statement / C79, for imports where relevant
  • Proof of export, for exports where relevant
  • Origin statement / supplier declaration, where preference is claimed
  • Any post-clearance amendment records
  • Is the correct importer/exporter shown?
  • Is the declarant/representative status correct?
  • Is the commodity code supported by product evidence?
  • Is the CPC/procedure code appropriate for the movement?
  • Does the declared customs value reconcile to the invoice and valuation basis?
  • Are freight, insurance and Incoterms® treated correctly?
  • Is the country of origin supported?
  • Has preference been claimed correctly, if applicable?
  • Is import VAT treated correctly, including PVA/C79 evidence?
  • Do the invoice, packing list, transport documents and declaration align?
  • Was the broker/courier given clear written instructions?
  • Is a post-clearance amendment or further investigation required?

Continue the improvement journey

The review may identify a focused workstream, training need or ongoing support requirement.

Full Customs Health Check

A full diagnostic review of customs compliance, controls, evidence and broker oversight, with a practical action plan. 

Broker Instruction Pack Review

Review the quality and auditability of instructions given to brokers, couriers, and forwarders. 

Customs Declaration Service

Review selected products and the evidence supporting their UK commodity codes and classification rationale. 

Continue the improvement journey

The review may identify a focused workstream, training need or ongoing support requirement.

Full Customs Health Check

A full diagnostic review of customs compliance, controls, evidence and broker oversight, with a practical action plan. 

Broker Instruction Pack Review

Review the quality and auditability of instructions given to brokers, couriers, and forwarders. 

Customs Declaration Service

Review selected products and the evidence supporting their UK commodity codes and classification rationale. 

Discuss Customs Declaration Accuracy Check

Start with a short conversation to confirm the right package, sample and evidence request.

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