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UK Customs Clearance Brokers

European Customs Brokerage Agent

Experts in European customs brokerage, supporting efficient movement of goods in and out of the UK. We offer a pain-free, simple service which enables our customers to keep their freight moving freely.

Compliant & connected
HMRC registered CDS direct filing GVMS enabled Destin8 connected
What we handle

European Customs Brokerage for goods coming in and out of the UK.

We offer an efficient customs clearance service for all freight movements in and out of the UK. This includes all UK ports, RoRo, deep sea and air freight at all major UK airports.

01

GVMS clearances

Goods Vehicle Movement Service entries for road and RoRo freight — we generate your GMR and file the declarations so trucks roll straight through the border.

Road freightRoRoGMR
02

Destin8 clearances

Inventory-linked clearances through the Destin8 community system for deep sea container freight at the UK's major maritime ports.

Deep seaMaritimeInventory-linked
03

Air freight clearances

Fast clearances for air cargo at UK airports via CCS-UK, keeping time-critical shipments moving from touchdown to release.

Air cargoCCS-UKAirports
04

All UK ports

Whichever community system a port runs — Destin8, CNS, Pentant or CCS-UK — we're connected and can clear your goods nationwide.

Sea · Air · RoadNationwide
05

Import & export entries

Full import and export declarations on CDS, with commodity classification, duty and import VAT — including Postponed VAT Accounting.

CDSDuty & VATPVA
06

Compliance & advisory

EORI registration, duty deferment setup, tariff classification, special procedures and audit support to keep you border-ready.

EORIDefermentIPR / OPR
A simple route through a complex border

From booking to cleared, in four steps.

STEP 01

Send us your docs

Invoice, packing list, and transport details. We tell you exactly what's missing before it becomes a problem.

STEP 02

We classify & check

Commodity codes, origin, valuation, and any licences are confirmed so the declaration is right first time.

STEP 03

We file to HMRC

Your entry is submitted through CDS, with duty and VAT calculated and any GVMS reference issued.

STEP 04

Goods released

You get the cleared status and paperwork. We keep the records HMRC may ask for down the line.

What you'll need

Documentation typically required to achieve customs clearance. We'll confirm exactly what your shipment needs before we file.

  • 01Supplier's invoices and packing lists
  • 02Original shipping line Bill of Lading
  • 03Original preference certificates (GSP, EUR1, ATR1)
  • 04Original certificates of origin
  • 05Electronic import licences
1,000s
of declarations filed for UK importers & exporters
< 1 hr
average turnaround on complete entries
24/7
cover for time-critical freight clearance
100%
CDS-ready, post-CHIEF, post-Brexit filing
Why CSG

Customs shouldn't be the thing that holds your shipment up.

We're a small, accountable team of brokers — you get a named contact who knows your goods, not a ticket queue. Accuracy keeps your costs predictable and your trucks moving.

  • Direct CDS filing — no third-party delay between us and HMRC
  • Transparent, per-entry pricing with no surprise fees
  • We flag duty savings and reliefs you may be entitled to
  • Full audit trail and document retention for HMRC peace of mind
Common questions

Before you ship, the things people ask.

Yes — any business importing or exporting goods to or from the UK needs a GB EORI number. If you don't have one yet, we'll guide you through registering with HMRC, which is usually quick and free.

Typically a commercial invoice, a packing list, and your transport or shipping details. Depending on the goods we may also need licences, certificates of origin, or other supporting paperwork — we'll always tell you upfront.

Duty depends on the commodity code, the customs value, and the country of origin; import VAT is generally charged on top. We classify your goods correctly and can set you up with Postponed VAT Accounting so import VAT is handled on your VAT return rather than paid at the border.

Yes. Because we file electronically through CDS, we can submit declarations for shipments arriving at any UK port, airport, or RoRo location, and issue GVMS references where they're required for vehicle movements.

Most clearances are priced per declaration, with the rate depending on complexity and the number of commodity lines. Send us your shipment details through the form below and we'll give you a clear quote before any work begins.

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Tell us what you're moving.

Share a few details about your shipment and we'll come back with a clearance quote and the documents we'll need. No obligation.

Hours
Mon–Fri 8am–6pm · 24/7 urgent freight
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