Unlocking Multi-Million Duty Savings Through Inward Processing

Client Profile: UK-based manufacturer in the Automotive sector

The outcome

The review identified approximately £69 million in annual duty optimisation opportunities alongside improved cashflow, strengthened HMRC compliance, and a scalable customs model aligned to future growth.

Frontiera delivered a commercially practical customs solution that reduced financial exposure while supporting long-term strategic customs structuring without operational disruption.

Frontiera Customs - Unlocking Multi-Million Duty Savings Through Inward Processing

The challenge

The client was importing goods into the UK and EU with full duty exposure despite a significant proportion of those goods being:

  • Processed and re-exported
  • Incorporated into finished products for non-domestic markets

This resulted in unnecessary duty leakage and cashflow pressure.

Frontiera Customs - Unlocking Multi-Million Duty Savings Through Inward Processing

Our approach

Frontiera conducted a structured review of:

  • Import and export flows
  • Bill of materials and processing activities
  • Customs declarations and CPC usage
  • Eligibility for Inward Processing (IP)

We then:

  • Designed an IP model aligned to operational flows
  • Identified qualifying goods and processing activities
  • Supported the IP authorisation application
  • Implemented correct CPCs and declaration processes
  • Established tracking and discharge procedures

Our solution

A fully compliant Inward Processing framework integrated into the client’s existing customs and ERP processes.

01

Suspension of duty on imported goods

02

Controlled processing within the UK

03

Discharge via re-export or alternative procedures

Frontiera transformed our approach to duty management

Frontiera transformed our approach to duty management, delivering immediate savings while ensuring full compliance.

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