UK Compliance

Overview

Following the UK's exit from the European Union, Droblet maintains full compliance with UK-specific regulations governing trade, customs, data protection, and business operations. Our platform supports businesses navigating the UK's independent regulatory framework.

1. UK GDPR & Data Protection

2. UK Customs Declaration Service (CDS)

Full integration with HMRC's Customs Declaration Service:

• Import and export declarations via API
• Supplementary declarations for simplified procedures
• Transit movements (NCTS5)
• Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS)
• Automatic license determination (SPIRE integration)

3. UK Global Tariff & Trade Remedies

UK Global Tariff (UKGT)

Automated tariff classification using the UK's independent tariff schedule:

• 10-digit commodity codes aligned with HS2022
• Preferential tariff application under UK FTAs
• Duty calculation including anti-dumping and countervailing duties
• Tariff suspension and quota management

Trade Remedies Authority (TRA)

Automated screening for TRA investigations and measures (anti-dumping, safeguards, subsidies)

4. UK Free Trade Agreements

Support for all UK trade agreements with preferential origin determination:

Includes EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) with Rules of Origin compliance

5. Safety and Security Declarations

Entry Summary Declarations (ENS)

• Pre-arrival safety and security data for imports
• S&S GB system integration
• Risk targeting and MRN generation

Exit Summary Declarations (EXS)

• Pre-departure security filings for exports
• Automatic routing to correct customs office

6. Northern Ireland Protocol

7. UK Sanctions and Export Controls

OFSI Sanctions Screening

• UK Consolidated List of financial sanctions targets
• Country-based sanctions regimes
• Sectoral and thematic sanctions
• Russia, Belarus, and other targeted programs

Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU)

• Strategic export controls and military goods
• Dual-use goods licensing (UK Strategic Export Controls)
• SPIRE (System for Processing Information about Restricted Exports) integration
• Open General Export Licences (OGELs) application

8. UK Product Safety & Compliance

9. VAT and Excise

UK VAT

• Import VAT calculation and postponed accounting
• Low Value Consignment Relief (ended 2021) compliance
• Marketplace VAT collection for online sales
• Making Tax Digital (MTD) integration readiness

Excise Duties

• Alcohol and tobacco duty calculations
• Hydrocarbon oils and biofuels
• Gaming and betting duties (where applicable)

10. Authorisations and Simplifications

11. Security

Droblet does not currently hold ISO 27001 or Cyber Essentials certification. We will update this section as our certification programme progresses.