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Do you dread customs delays, extra duties or complex paperwork when shipping goods between the UK and the EU? It’s a common problem for many. Fortunately, there is a solution — the T1 transit document . With this single document in place, you can move goods under customs control across borders without paying import duties until they reach their final destination. In this post, you’ll find exactly how a T1 works, why it is useful, and how CLA UK handles it — making your logistics smoother. What is a T1 Transit Document A T1 transit document (often simply called “T1”) is a customs transit licence. It allows goods that originate outside the EU — or goods not yet cleared into free circulation — to travel across the customs territories of the EU (or between the EU and UK) under customs control. When a T1 is issued, duties and VAT are suspended temporarily. That means the goods can move through multiple countries without paying taxes at each border. Instead, duties are due when the goo...