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INWARD PROCESSING RELIEF & SUPPORT

What is Inward Processing Relief?

Inward Processing Relief (often referred to as IPR or IP) is a UK customs special procedure that allows businesses to import goods from outside the UK for manufacturing, processing, servicing, or repair, without paying import duties or VAT, provided the processed goods are subsequently exported or released to free circulation.

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Benefitsof Inward Processing

Businesses across all sectors canbenefit from holding an Inward Processing authorisation. It is particularly effective, and in some cases essential, for businesses that import parts or components in order to carry out servicing or repair work before re-exporting the goods to their original owner.
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DUTY SUSPENSION

Eliminate unnecessary import duties on goods that are subsequently re-exported from the UK, either as original parts or incorporated into a finished product.
02.

VAT LIABILITY MANAGEMENT

Suspend UK VAT liability on goods owned by overseas parties while they are serviced or repaired in the UK, prior to being re-exported to the original owner.
03.

DUTY INVERSION SAVINGS

Choose to pay import duty on the finished product rather than on individual parts or components, where the finished product attracts a lower duty rate.

What We Do



BKR provides fully comprehensive support in preparing your business to apply for an Inward Processing authorisation before presenting your application to HMRC.

From initial solution design to representation at HMRC interviews, we guide you through every stage of the approval process with precision and expertise to ensure a successful return on investment.

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Our Inward Processing Solutions

Whether you need help applying for, or managing an existing Inward Processing authorisation, or are just exploring the concept of applying for Inward Processing, we have a solution for you.

Feasibility & Eligibility Assessment

Aimed at businesses still exploring the concept of obtaining an Inward Processing authorisation, our Feasibility Assessment is a low-budget solution to ensure your business is eligible to apply, has considered any operational adjustments required, and has a full financial overview of both the savings and costs associated with operating Inward Processing Relief.

The service includes:

A full in-person review of security, health & safety, and operational procedures against the mandatory HMRC eligibility criteria

Production of a dynamic commercial model to analyse both the duty-savings and operational costs of operating Inward Processing Relief

A documented assessment report containing a list of recommendations and key observations that should be considered as part of the stakeholder decision

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Application & Project Management

Full end-to-end project management to help prepare and support your business apply for Inward Processing. From the moment you decide to apply for an Inward Processing authorisation, to the date your authorisation is granted, BKR’s specialist trade advisors will guide you through each and every stage.

The service includes:

Advisory to set-up and design operational procedures required as part of the authorisation process

Co-creation of Inward Processing standard operating procedure documents and presentation of the application to HMRC officers

Full support communicating and addressing queries raised by HMRC evaluators

A successful return on investment guaranteed as a result of BKR’s 100% successful application rate

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Ongoing Operational Management

A tailored solution for clients seeking to obtain, or already approved for Inward Processing, who wish to explore options to outsource the daily operational management to experienced professionals, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and peace of mind.

The service includes:

Dedicated account managers that are specifically trained to oversee and manage complex Inward Processing procedures from remote positions and ensure full import duty savings are being realised.

Direct integration between preferred WMS / ERP platforms and BKR’s specialist duty management software, eliminating the need to additional data entry and license subscriptions

No requirements to recruit, upskill or procure costly software that risk eroding the true financial and operational benefits of operating a UK Inward Processing authorisation.

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Expert Support

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Let us know a little bit about how we can help and one of our customs experts will be in touch to arrange a consultation at the next mutually convenient date.

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Head of Operations

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Head of Advisory

Customs Warehouse Mangement

Less Cost, Less Hassle, More Control

Our outsourced Customs Warehouse management service provides a fully integrated, low-risk solution that simplifies duty management while maximising savings.

Interested parties gain immediate access to our specialist duty management software, which is supported by dedicated account managers trained specifically to manage your Customs Warehouse requirements. Their expertise enables optimised decision-making to unlock additional duty savings while reducing the risk of non-compliance.

With minimal administration and a significantly reduced risk of human error, the service removes the need to recruit, train or upskill internal staff, delivering a stable, year-round solution that is unaffected by staff turnover or absences.

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