What does the abbreviation DAN mean?

DAN stands for Deferment Account Number. If the importer of record in UK import goods regularly, he can apply for a customs deferment account, for example, to delay the payment of most customs duties.

• Customs duties
• Excise Duty
• Import VAT

With a customs deferral account, you can make one payment per month by direct debit instead of paying for individual shipments.