We are an expert customs clearances agent in the UK. We offer customs clearance broker services to companies shipping to and from the UK. 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.
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.
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.
Inventory-linked clearances through the Destin8 community system for deep sea container freight at the UK's major maritime ports.
Fast clearances for air cargo at UK airports via CCS-UK, keeping time-critical shipments moving from touchdown to release.
Whichever community system a port runs — Destin8, CNS, Pentant or CCS-UK — we're connected and can clear your goods nationwide.
We offer a customs declarations service to our customers for importing goods to the UK and exporting goods from the UK. We support on commodity classification, duty and import VAT — including Postponed VAT Accounting. We assist in the production of customs documents for you.
EORI registration, duty deferment setup, tariff classification, special procedures and audit support to keep you border-ready.
Invoice, packing list, and transport details. We tell you exactly what's missing before it becomes a problem.
Commodity codes, origin, valuation, and any licences are confirmed so the declaration is right first time.
Your entry is submitted through CDS, with duty and VAT calculated and any GVMS reference issued.
You get the cleared status and paperwork. We keep the records HMRC may ask for down the line.
Documentation typically required to achieve customs clearance. We'll confirm exactly what your shipment needs before we file.
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.
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. We work alongside HMRC registered customs agents to obtain the most up-to-date information.
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. Popular port locations include customs clearances Felixstowe and customs clearances Dover.
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.
A licensed customs broker can technically act as the importer of record, but they rarely do so because it shifts their role from a facilitator to the party with full legal and financial liability. As your broker, we normally act as your agent and submit declarations on your behalf, while your business remains the importer of record.
Import customs clearance can take as little as 5 minutes — it all depends on the documents, the goods, and how well your customs clearance agent communicates with you. Having everything in order upfront is what makes the difference between a quick clearance and a delayed one.
Duties on goods imported to the UK depend on their country of origin and the trade tariff agreement in place. Alongside origin, the commodity code and customs value of the goods also play a part, so rates can range from 0% up to over 20%. We classify your goods correctly and can give you an accurate cost estimate before you ship.
Share a few details about your shipment and we'll come back with a clearance quote and the documents we'll need. No obligation.
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