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Done-for-you duty & VAT recovery

Recover duty & VAT on international returns and re-exports. Audit-ready, end-to-end.

We handle MRN matching, HMRC-ready evidence packs, and CDS filing so you reclaim what you're owed without adding workload to your team. Up to 3 years of missed claims recovered.

2 minutes • No commitment • You get a clear next step

HMRC-registered • CDS-integrated • Audit-ready evidence packs

MRN matching
Every return linked to its original export reference automatically.
HMRC-ready evidence packs
Auto-assembled, checklist-driven documentation for every claim.
CDS filing
Claims submitted directly via HMRC's Customs Declaration Service.
HMRC Registered
EORI Certified
CDS Integrated
HMRC Developer Hub

Trusted by forward thinking businesses

Services

Choose the path that fits your business.

From stopping duty leakage on new returns, to recovering missed relief across 3 years, to re-export drawback and 3PL partnerships. We handle the compliance process end to end.

Managed Returns Duty Recovery

Done-for-you

Managed Compliance Hub

End to end returns lane: MRN matching, evidence packs, CDS filing, exception handling, and monthly reporting. We handle the compliance so your team doesn't have to.

Best for

UK retailers with regular international returns who want customs admin removed from internal teams.

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Real-Time Relief at Re-Import

For teams with a 3PL

Customs Gateway

Real time duty and VAT relief at re-import. Automated MRN matching, CDS submission, query management, and border outcome reporting.

Best for

Teams with a stable returns or 3PL setup who need the compliance process for the correct RGR outcome.

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3-Year Recovery Audit

Find missed claims

Historical Recovery Audit

Structured audit to quantify missed relief, identify eligible transactions, build a prioritised recovery roadmap and data improvement plan.

Best for

Retailers who suspect they have paid duty or VAT unnecessarily and want a quantified business case.

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Re-Export Drawback & Overpayment Recovery

Drawback · Overpayments · Re-Export

Recover duty on re-exported goods, correct overpayments from HS code or valuation errors, and build HMRC-ready re-export evidence. One multi-route audit covering up to 3 years.

Best for

UK e-commerce retailers and 3PLs importing from non-FTA countries and re-exporting, or those suspecting overpaid duty.

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3PL Partnership Programme

Partners

Offer duty and VAT recovery as a value added service to your e-commerce clients. We run the compliance process, you handle the logistics. Joint audit or stop the bleed route available.

Best for

3PL providers, fulfilment centres, and returns management companies wanting to add duty recovery as a value-added service.

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Not sure which service fits? Start here.

Check your recovery potential
Compliance credentials

HMRC-registered. CDS-integrated. Audit-ready.

Every prerequisite for filing duty recovery claims is in place. Our infrastructure is built for compliance-grade operations from day one.

HMRC-Registered EORI

Authorised for UK customs declarations. Active EORI number issued by HMRC.

CDS Access

Direct filing capability on HMRC's Customs Declaration Service for RGR and Drawback claims.

HMRC Developer Hub

Registered for CDS API integration, enabling automated filing workflows and real-time declaration processing.

Direct Customs Representative

Authorised to act on behalf of importers under Article 18 UCC. You remain the Declarant and importer of record.

The compliance gap

What changes when you add a compliance layer to your returns

Most retailers are losing money on international returns without realising it. Here is what the shift looks like when compliance is built into the process.

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Without a compliance layer

Duty and VAT paid again on every international return
No link between returns data and export references
Manual spreadsheets, missed deadlines, and HMRC queries
No visibility on how much is recoverable
Compliance risk with no audit trail
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With a compliance layer

Duty and VAT recovered automatically via RGR and Drawback
Automated MRN matching links every return to its export
Evidence packs auto-assembled, filed via CDS, exceptions triaged
Clear reporting on recovered, pending, and pipeline value
Immutable audit trail, HMRC-ready at every stage
2 minute check

Find out if you qualify in under 2 minutes.

Answer a few questions about your returns volume, product values, and data readiness. We will tell you instantly whether Returned Goods Relief is likely to work for your business and estimate your potential recovery.

Start the eligibility check
What happens after you submit?

We reply within 1–2 business days with:

  • A fit check confirming your eligibility for RGR
  • A data checklist of what we need to get started
  • A recommended start path (go live first or audit first)

No commitment. No cost. Just a clear next step.

Quick qualification criteria
International returns50+ per month
Average unit valueAbove £135
Annual recoverable duty/VAT£10,000+
Data accessExport MRNs + returns data
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about duty and VAT recovery on international returns.

Ready to recover duty and VAT on international returns?

Whether you want to go live immediately or start with a historical audit, we find the fastest path to results.