T1 forms are used to move goods through multiple countries without paying import duty, or affecting customs within the transit countries. They help to keep companies compliant, revenue in the right countries, and trade statistics correct.
To facilitate these benefits, there needs to be the assurance that all owed duties and VAT will be paid. Otherwise, a business could move the goods through the border without paying, and then not follow up. A T1 form is only granted when a business takes ownership of the duty and VAT, should the process not be completed at the country of arrival. To close off the T1, the goods must be presented to customs on arrival with the T1 and the import clearance. The T1 is then completed as the process is complete.
Universal Customs Clearance provide T1 services to companies moving their goods throughout Europe. With us, you also have the option to have the UK export and EU import (dependent on location) clearances included. Contact us for more information today.