Recover overpaid duty.
Defend every HMRC audit.

Built for UK importers and exporters managing post-clearance compliance and audit readiness — with direct HMRC CDS integration.

Customs brokers · Freight forwarders · In-house trade compliance teams

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The Platform

Everything customs compliance in one place

HC Customs — Compliance Dashboard
DeclarationsIP/OPAudit DefenceDuty RecoveryReports

Total Declarations

1,847

+12 this month

Duty Recovered

£84,320

via C285 claims

Active IP/OP Items

14

3 expiring soon

Audit Score

94%

Audit ready

Recent Declarations

26GB3FB66UAZ08PAR6IMPORT£147.69CLEARED97%
26GB2Q2RUEKCP4UAR0IMPORT£17,961CLEARED91%
26GB2SXG8KRFNPFAR7IMPORT£82,832REVIEW74%

Compliance Alerts

HIGHIP/OP deadline in 18 days
MEDIUMMissed FTA preference — JP
INFOC285 opportunity identified

Actual platform interface — live HMRC data, real-time compliance scoring

Post-clearance compliance is a 4-year liability

HMRC has up to 4 years to query any import declaration. Most businesses manage their customs compliance in spreadsheets — with no structured evidence trail, no reconciliation against CDS, and no record of what was instructed to their agent versus what was actually declared.

Now Live — HMRC TRE replaces paid CDS MSS

Just downloaded your HMRC TRE file?
Upload it here and turn it into actionable compliance data.

HMRC's free Trade Reporting & Extracting service replaces paid CDS contracts from April 2026. Raw CSV data alone tells you nothing. HC Customs turns it into identified overpayments, C285 claims, and an audit-ready compliance pack — in minutes.

01

Download your TRE export

Log in to HMRC's TRE service with your Government Gateway + EORI. Request your full import history — it arrives as a CSV within 48 hours.

02

Upload to HC Customs

Drop your TRE CSV into the import tool. We automatically detect column formats — no reformatting or mapping required.

03

See your duty recovery potential

We scan every declaration for anomalies, missed preferences, and C285 opportunities — surfacing the duty you can claim back across your full history.

04

Generate your audit defence pack

Every imported declaration gets an HMRC-aligned retention record and audit readiness score — with a one-click PDF evidence pack.

TRE + HC Customs: Better Together

What TRE gives you

Raw CSV of your declaration history
CHIEF + CDS data going back years
Free (replaces £960+VAT/year CDS MSS)

What HC Customs adds on top

Duty anomaly detection — flags declarations with unusually high duty rates
C285 claim generation — identifies and files overpayment claims automatically
Audit defence packs — HMRC-ready evidence for every MRN
IP/OP discharge tracking with deadline alerts
Reconciliation against your own records + CDS
Import your TRE file — free 30-day trial

Free Calculator

How much duty could you recover?

Enter your annual import value and sector. We'll estimate what you could reclaim based on typical overpayment rates across UK importers.

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Indicative estimate only. Based on HMRC overpayment data across UK importers. No obligation.

Built for your whole team

Different roles. One platform.

Trade Compliance Manager

Audit-ready from day one

  • CDS-reconciled evidence pack for every declaration
  • CCI discrepancy detection — know if your agent followed instructions
  • IP/OP deadline tracking with 30-day advance alerts
  • HMRC audit response drafts generated in one click

Finance & Treasury Team

Recover duty you didn't know you overpaid

  • Automatic C285 claim identification across full import history
  • Missed FTA preference detection — zero/reduced duty opportunities
  • PVA, C79, and deferment reconciliation in minutes not days
  • ROI calculator shows recovery potential before you commit

Supply Chain & Procurement

Supplier and broker accountability built in

  • Issue structured clearance instructions — create an evidence trail
  • CBAM carbon reporting for EU-bound goods ahead of 2027
  • Trade remedy alerts on your commodity codes
  • Sanctions screening integrated directly into your workflow

Platform Modules

Everything post-clearance compliance requires

Built around UK customs legislation — CDS, HMRC Notice 101, Notice CIV 1, VAT Notice 700/22, and Windsor Framework obligations.

  • CDS Data Sync & Reconciliation

    Pull your live HMRC Customs Declaration Service data directly. Reconcile every MRN against your own records in real time — no manual exports, no spreadsheets.

  • Audit Defence

    Build an evidence pack for every declaration. CIF customs value verification, incoterm compliance, and document completeness — all archived and ready for HMRC inspection.

  • Customs Clearance Instructions

    Issue structured PDF instructions to your customs agent. The platform automatically flags any discrepancy between your instruction and the HMRC declaration — with a full audit trail.

  • Duty Drawback & Recovery

    Automatically identify duty drawback opportunities across your import history. Track claims and calculate recoveries — duty you paid that you may be entitled to reclaim.

  • PVA, C79 & Deferment Statements

    Upload your monthly HMRC PVA statements, C79 certificates, and C1200 deferment statements. Reconcile against CDS and store originals as 4-year audit evidence — with one click.

  • IP/OP & Bill of Discharge

    Track Inward and Outward Processing inventory with live deadline countdowns. Generate Bills of Discharge and never miss a HMRC discharge deadline again.

  • Licence Management

    Register OGELs, SIELs, import licences, and CITES permits. Track value and quantity used against limits with automated expiry alerts.

  • Windsor Framework / NI-GB

    Manage NI movements under the Windsor Framework. Track Green/Red lane decisions, UKIMS authorisations, and SUP evidence with a full compliance trail.

  • Coming Soon

    CBAM Compliance

    Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism reporting for EU-bound goods — track embedded carbon, manage CBAM certificates, and prepare quarterly declarations.

Clearance Instructions

Issue a PDF instruction to your agent — and know if they followed it

A CCI records exactly what you told your agent: incoterm, customs value, commodity code, procedure. After the MRN comes back, the platform automatically checks whether the declaration matches and flags any discrepancy — creating an instant audit trail.

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Instructed incoterm
FOB — Port of Shanghai
Declared incoterm
FOB
Instructed CIF value
£48,720.00
Declared value
£48,720.00
Commodity code
8479 89 97
All checks passed — filed with no discrepancy

Pricing

Straightforward plans, no hidden fees

Every plan starts with a 30-day free trial — full Standard access, no card required.

  • Standard

    £395/month

    200 declarations/month

    Full CDS reconciliation for active traders

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    • Everything in Entry
    • Live CDS data sync
    • CDS-verified reconciliation
    • Audit defence evidence pack
    • Duty drawback identification
    • HMRC correspondence management
    • AI Advisor (30 queries/day)
    • CCIs with PDF generation
  • Most Popular

    Premium

    £795/month

    Up to 500 declarations/month

    Full audit-ready coverage for high-volume traders

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    • Everything in Standard
    • IP/OP inventory tracking
    • Bill of Discharge management
    • Managed client architecture
    • AI Advisor (100 queries/day)
    • Lite human review on request
  • Enterprise

    From £2,000/month

    Custom limits

    Group-wide compliance for multi-entity traders

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    • Everything in Premium
    • Multi-entity group view
    • Managed client CDS delegation
    • Compliance risk scoring
    • Dedicated compliance manager
    • SLA-backed support
    • Unlimited AI queries

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