Export Solutions

Customs

Aircraft can travel under their own power.

Any movement out of the UK or EU customs territory is considered a deemed export, even when a formal export is not declared via customs systems.

Aircraft removed by either deemed or formal export can return under returned goods relief rules without further payment of tax, subject to certain conditions.

When an aircraft is being sold or transferred it is good practice to export the aircraft at the point of departure for compliance reasons and mitigation of VAT in certain circumstances (sales export).

We work with aircraft owners, brokers, operators and managers to ensure compliance with export rules and to safeguard future risk exposure by providing export solutions and advice where required.

Who leads this work

Angie Deady-Fiddler

Customs Director

Angie is Customs Director at Martyn Fiddler with over 20 years’ experience in import, export and customs operations.

She manages the firm’s businesses in Ireland, the UK, and the Netherlands and supports aircraft imports.

Phill Rawlins

Customs & Technical Director

Phill Rawlins is Customs and Technical Director at Martyn Fiddler with over 25 years’ experience in aerospace, defence and aviation customs.

He specialises in regulatory compliance and customs procedures across global aviation markets.

Other Customs & Procedures

Import Solutions

Import support for aircraft entering the UK, covering customs duty, VAT, temporary admission and other procedures based on ownership and use.

Special Procedures

Customs support for high value assets using temporary admission, customs warehousing and inward processing to manage VAT and customs obligations.

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