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title: "Customs Procedure Codes"
description: "HMRC uses Customs Procedure Codes (CPCs) to identify the reason for an export or import and therefore the relevant customs regime. The CPC is entered on the declaration at the time of import and export."
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# Customs Procedure Codes

HMRC uses Customs Procedure Codes (CPCs) to identify the reason for an export or import and therefore the relevant customs regime. The CPC is entered on the declaration at the time of import and export.

Customs Procedure Codes - HMRC uses CPCs to identify the reason for the export or import and therefore the relevant customs regime. The CPC is entered on the declaration at the time of import and export.

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