Paying for import Duty declared using the Customs Declaration Service.
What you’ll need
You’ll need the Customs Declaration Service Immediate (CDSI) reference number that you were given when you made your declaration in . It will begin with the letters ‘CDSI’, followed by 12 numbers and letters.
You’ll get a different reference number for every declaration you make using the Customs Declaration Service.
Make sure you give the full, correct CDSI reference number. There will be a delay in clearing your goods if you give the wrong number.
How to pay
Option 1 – Paying your import Tax By debit or corporate credit card (Immediate Payment)
You can pay online using a:
- personal debit card
- corporate debit card
- corporate credit card
Pay your tax bill by debit or corporate credit card – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
You’ll need to pay the full amount that is due, and the maximum amount you can pay in one transaction is £97,000.
There’s a fee if you pay by corporate credit card or corporate debit card. The fee is not refundable.
There’s no fee if you pay by personal debit card.
When you open link above select – Customs Declaration Service (CDS) and then enter your unique CDSI reference followed by amount to be paid.
Forward copy of remittance to – customs@westmond.com to ensure your consignment is customs cleared.
Option 2 – Paying your Import Tax By Bacs, CHAPS, online Banking (Please ensure to account in your payment any bank charges as these will not be accepted by Westmond)
Payments may take up to 3/4 days to clear.
Account details to use
| Sort code | Account number | Account name |
| 20 05 17 | 23372545 | HMRC Customs Duty Schemes |
If your account is overseas
| Bank identifier code (BIC) | Account number (IBAN) | Account name |
| BARCGB22 | GB16BARC20051723372545 | HMRC Customs Duty Schemes |
Forward copy of remittance to – customs@westmond.com to ensure your consignment is customs cleared.
More information can be found at – Pay for imports declared using the Customs Declaration Service – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note that for GB to ROI (VIA NI) shipments import VAT must be accounted for. Please ensure to read the below link published by HMRC around import VAT.
Import VAT – GB to ROI (Via Ni)