Empowering UK Traders for Global Success
Shaping the future of customs simplifications and border processes to enhance trade efficiency.
Customs Simplified
The Commissioners work tirelessly to define procedures for seamless international trade, ensuring supply chain efficiency and customs compliance.
Industry Experts
Input and insights from industry leaders 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.
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.
~9%
UK Businesses Export Today
~33%
UK importers are unsure of amounts paid in customs duty
£5.5 billion
Annual import duty receipts in UK
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.
360,ooo
UK importers/exporters
100 million
Customs declarations
£984 billion
Annual trade in goods
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