Customs & Trade Governance Review

Have you been approached by HMRC for a Customs Audit? If not, are you confident that your business is fully audit ready?

HMRC have significantly increased their compliance workforce, with a clear focus on ensuring that businesses involved in importing and exporting goods are meeting their customs obligations. If selected for audit, HMRC will notify you of a visit date, and they will expect your records, procedures, and compliance controls to be fully in order.

Preparation is not something to leave until you receive that notification.

Essex Chamber of Commerce understands the growing scrutiny businesses are facing. We know that many companies are unsure whether their customs processes, documentation, valuation methods, commodity codes, or origin declarations would withstand detailed inspection.

That’s where we can help.

Our customs specialists can work with you before HMRC arrive, reviewing your procedures, identifying compliance gaps, and ensuring you are fully prepared for an audit by HM Revenue & Customs.

 

Your options to becoming Compliant and reassured:

Online Audit Self Assessment

Our AI-powered diagnostics tool reviews your international trade operations.

Covers:

• Exports and imports
• Customs declarations and procedures
• Commodity code usage
• Documentation compliance
• Logistics and freight controls
• Incoterms® responsibilities
• Duty and VAT exposure
• CDS portal controls

Once completed you will receive a Full Diagnostics Report with risk analysis and recommendations.

Cost: £395.00 + VAT

Online Audit with our Customs Specialist

Online review of the business’s international trade and supply chain operations.

Covers:

• Export and import procedures
• Customs compliance and declarations
• Documentation and compliance controls
• Logistics responsibilities
• Incoterms® risk and responsibilities
• CDS portal procedures

Once completed you will receive a Full Professional Written Report.

Cost: £1295.00 + VAT

Inhouse Customs Audit with our Customs Specialist at your premises

On-site review of international trade and customs procedures.

Covers:

• Export and import operations
• Customs and CDS portal controls
• Documentation systems
• Logistics and operational procedures
• Staff responsibilities

Once completed you will receive a Full Compliance Report, Operational risk review, and Corrective action roadmap.

Cost: £1795.00 + VAT

Proactive preparation reduces risk, protects your business, and gives you confidence should that notification letter arrive.

Don’t wait for the knock on the door.

 

Contact Angela Turner today to discuss your options and how we can support your customs compliance and audit readiness.

Call: 01702-560103 

Email: angelaturner@essexchambers.co.uk 

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