Deferment Account

Background

A duty deferment account is typically used for deferring the payment of import duties and taxes to an account that belongs to the customer rather than being charged directly by the carrier or World Options. They can then pay by direct debit rather than paying Duties & Taxes for each individual shipment.

Initially the Deferment account was intended to go on the commercial invoice so it could be used when the carriers are submitting the SAD-C88 customs declaration form. In reality this doesn’t work because a customer must first provide authorisation by submitting a C1207N form with HMRC.

For guidance on setting up a duty deferment account please click here.

For guidance on how to complete the C1207N document please click here. To directly access the C1207N form, please click here. The final page requires the courier name and EORI number. 

Once completed, customers will then need to send an email to each carrier directly, to inform them that they have completed the C1207N form and given authorisation for them to use their DAN (Deferment Approval Number).

Adding a Deferment Account 

Customers can add their deferment account number on the portal by going to Manage > Preferences under the PROFILE & YOUR COMPANY heading