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Customs

Turning complex customs challenges into controlled, compliant trade.

Customs rules and trade agreements change frequently, and requirements can shift quickly across jurisdictions. Staying compliant is difficult when rules vary by market and trading partner.


In this environment, accuracy, control and governance matter. Our Customs and International Trade team helps businesses meet customs obligations and keep supply chains moving through compliant declarations, robust processes and practical advice on classification, valuation and origin.

With the right customs strategy, businesses can identify duty savings opportunities through trade agreements, special procedures and wider duty planning, supported by clear controls and audit-ready governance.

Specialist advice and support


Specialist support to help organisations manage customs, excise and CBAM obligations with confidence. From day-to-day compliance and process design to strategic advice, dispute support and responding to regulatory change, we deliver practical solutions that strengthen control, reduce risk and support smoother cross-border trade.

Customs
End-to-end support across classification, valuation, origin, special procedures and wider duty planning. Working with our Customs and International Trade team, businesses can reduce exposure, strengthen compliance and keep goods moving in a changing trade environment.
Customs
Excise
Specialist excise duty advice to help manage risk, strengthen controls and meet compliance obligations. Our Customs and International Trade team provides practical support on authorisations, duty movements and HMRC engagement across complex excise regimes.
Excise
CBAM
Practical support on UK and EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism requirements, from impact assessments and data collection to reporting and ongoing compliance. Working with businesses to understand exposure, build workable processes and stay ahead of regulatory change.
CBAM
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Crowe Customs hub

Stay on top of the latest customs, excise and cross-border trade developments with practical insight from our specialists. The Hub helps businesses anticipate change, make better decisions and build resilience in an increasingly complex trade environment.

Explore our hub


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Customs ID tool

Greater visibility of customs duty exposure strengthens compliance and improves audit-ready processes. Customs-ID highlights risks, anomalies and opportunities for duty savings, giving businesses greater control across the international supply chain.  

Explore our analytics tool

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UK tax update 2026
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Land sales to housing associations - proposed VAT changes
Join us for a webinar on the proposed changes to the VAT treatment of land sales to housing associations.
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Introduction to charity VAT
This course will offer a comprehensive introduction to the complex VAT issues faced by charities as well as their potential impact.
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UK tax update 2026
The UK tax update 2026: A package of customs measures aimed at modernising the UK customs system, reducing admin burdens and strengthening compliance.

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Our in-depth knowledge of the application of VAT and Customs duties to your industry allows us to deal promptly with your enquiries and to ensure your VAT and Customs Duty position is optimised. 
Jamie Mcleod
Jamie Mcleod
Director, VAT, Customs and International TradeLondon