Enhancing UK Biosecurity:
The Role of Border Control Points in Customs Declarations

Border Control Points (CPs) have emerged as a crucial component in fortifying the United Kingdom biosecurity by serving as the first line of defence in the management of customs declarations. One key aspect of this control lies in the meticulous handling of customs declarations, a process integral to regulating the entry of goods into the UK. 

• Handling customs declarations as a control point.
• What is an inventory site?
• What is a Community Systems Provider?
• Temporary storage explained.
• How does a external temporary storage facility (ETSF) work? Who does what? And what do these roles entail?
• We look at transit, the advantages.
• The Pentant external temporary storage facilities (ETSF) inventory system advantage.

Unlock the gateway to invaluable insights. Your next steps could reshape the way you see Descartes Pentant Community Systems Provider (CSP) solution, which is fully authorised and accredited by HMRC, with constant development for the latest HMRC changes, facilitations and legislations. It is fully deployed on Customs Declarations Service (CDS) for all imports, and roll-out of exports is already underway.