Guides and Updates
Established 1999 — Independent, not-for-profit
Practical Guides
Transit control: preventing “ghost” movements — January 2026
How to tighten issuance/arrival controls, reconcile guarantees, and document exceptions. Includes a sample incident log.
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Valuation adjustments in practice — December 2025
When to uplift or deduct; handling royalties, assists, and post-sale price adjustments. Includes a short review checklist.
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IP/OP & RGR: evidence that stands up — November 2025
Bills of discharge, worked examples, and a timetable that avoids end-period panic.
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Excise, briefly, for non-excise specialists — October 2025
Authorisations, EMCS movements, and reconciliation habits that prevent surprises.
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Regulatory Updates
CDS changes expected in Q2 2026 — what to do now — January 2026
Plain-English summary of likely impacts on declarants and software settings; dates to watch and who should check what.
Circular 01/26 (PDF)
ENS / ICS2: data ownership and timelines — December 2025
Responsibilities between operator, forwarder and consignor; practical amendment steps.
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Checklists & Templates
Self-assessment checklist — Core Standard — January 2026
A single page you can complete before requesting verification (identity, insurance, competence, KYC/sanctions, data, complaints).
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SOP/SLA outline (service scope & exclusions) — December 2025
A simple structure for scope control, responsibilities and escalation.
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Complaints & ADR: model policy (with timelines) — November 2025
Member-ready text with an independent ADR route.
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Supplier declarations: 30-day campaign pack — October 2025
Letters, trackers and reminders to gather origin evidence at scale.
Download pack (XLS/DOC)
Case Notes
Returned Goods Relief: common errors & remedies — December 2025
Evidence habits that reduce challenges; simple wording for returns workflows.
Circular 12/25 (PDF)
Post-clearance amendments (C18): a calm response — November 2025
What to check first, how to explain adjustments, and when to escalate.
Read note
For Buyers & Procurement
Referencing TCSA in tenders — January 2026
Suggested clause, due-diligence checklist, and how to verify a Member’s status.
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What “good” looks like from a provider — November 2025
Signals to expect: named RCL, clear SOP/SLA, records discipline, and complaint handling with ADR.
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Retail & E-commerce
DDP without doorstep fees — December 2025
Carrier instructions, checkout wording, and returns & RGR flows that prevent “fees at the door”.
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IOSS vs. DDP: choosing the right model — October 2025
Who benefits, who risks, and how to communicate landed costs to shoppers.
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Partner resources (clearly labelled)
Partner resource — Technology & growth in trade compliance — December 2025
A perspective on digital tooling and scale. Inclusion here does not imply endorsement.
External article
Archive & circulars
Older items are listed in the Circulars Archive with month-by-month links and (PDF) labels. Members’ meeting minutes area available in the Members’ Area (summary notes may be public).
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Notes & contact
If you spot an error, or require a different format, please write to members@tcsa.org.uk. Members may use their included consultancy (up to 10 hours per year) to discuss any guide and adapt templates to their circumstances.