Excise Duty

If contraband is found on one of your vehicles, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will usually seize the vehicle and impose significant civil penalties.

Even if you have been the victim of organised smuggling, it can be hard to prove as HMRC expect a high standard of due diligence when you accept loads from unknown customers.

If you are facing an excise duty case, our transport and logistics specialists can help you with case presentation, negotiation and appeals against civil penalties and refusals to restore vehicles. We can also advise you on the level of due diligence required – and how to implement it.