The basic steps for export.

How to check duties/taxes due in target country.

Commodity Codes

You must make sure you get them right.

Use the UK Trade Tariff to check you have the right code for export (you should also use these for import declarations).

Check the surcharges being made by different courier services.

Documentation and thresholds for postal exports.

Starting to Import into the UK

How to check duties/taxes due on import to the UK

British Chambers of Commerce

You can find your local chamber details and the training/international trade support they offer. They can help you with queries about export documentation for shipments to the EU and ROW and also offer a customs declaration service.

Department for International Trade

Visit their website and find your local international trade adviser.

They have also launched some videos and offer a variety of support. Some regions have launched the Export Academy which is a series of 10 free training sessions for small businesses with a turnover below £500k.

Business Growth Hub

Your local business growth hub may have a list of other support/funding available.