Exporting Goods from the UK: The Basics

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About Course

Selling goods to customers outside the UK opens up new markets but involves customs paperwork. Based on GOV.UK’s step-by-step guidance, this course explains EORI numbers, checking destination rules and licences, commodity codes, export declarations and customs agents, VAT zero rating, documents and record keeping.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course summarises GOV.UK guidance as at October 2026. Customs rules change and vary by product and destination; check GOV.UK or a customs agent.

What Will You Learn?

  • Know when you need a GB or XI EORI number Check destination rules, licences and sanctions before you sell Classify goods and arrange export declarations Zero rate VAT correctly and keep the right records

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Before you export
  • Customs declarations and commodity codes
  • VAT, records and common mistakes

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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