Compliance Self-Assessment
How audit-ready
is your business?
Answer 9 categories of questions to assess your trade compliance risk exposure. Takes around 5 minutes. Your results are shown instantly — no sign-up required.
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Tariff Classification
Correct commodity code assignment is the foundation of compliance. Errors lead to underpaid duty, penalties and delayed shipments.
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Customs Valuation
Valuation errors are the most common cause of HMRC audit findings. Transaction value must include all dutiable additions.
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Preferential Origin / TCA
Claiming preference without valid origin evidence is a common compliance failure, particularly post-Brexit under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
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CDS Declaration Accuracy
The Customs Declaration Service requires accurate data across all boxes. Errors can trigger holds, reviews and duty demands.
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Record Keeping & Audit Trail
HMRC requires customs records to be retained for at least 4 years. Incomplete records are a red flag during any audit.
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Dual Use Goods & Export Controls
Dual use goods have both civil and military applications. Exporting without the correct licence can result in criminal prosecution.
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End Use & Licensing
End Use Relief allows reduced or zero duty on goods used for specific purposes. Misuse or incomplete undertakings create significant liability.
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Customs Special Procedures (IPR/OPR)
Inward and Outward Processing Relief provide significant duty savings but require strict authorisation, records and discharge within set timeframes.
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Excise Goods
Excise duty applies to alcohol, tobacco, energy products and certain other goods. Compliance failures in this area attract some of the highest penalties.
Your Results
Your compliance risk profile
Overall Compliance Score
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