Customs Clearance

Efficient, compliant customs processing is essential for keeping cargo moving without delay. Our Customs Clearance services support importers and exporters across all UK ports, ensuring your shipments are processed accurately, quickly, and in line with HMRC requirements.

Working with trusted, accredited customs partners, we manage the full administrative process on your behalf — reducing delays, preventing penalties, and ensuring your cargo clears seamlessly through UK borders.

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Full Import & Export Declarations

We arrange complete UK import and export declarations, including:

Entry Summary Declarations (ENS)
Import declarations (CHIEF/CDS)
Export declarations (EXS & departure messages)
Supplementary declarations (where applicable)
Commodity code classification
Duty, VAT & tax calculation assistance

Every clearance is handled by experienced, HMRC-compliant specialists to ensure correct coding, valuation, and documentation.

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Port Health & Border Agency Coordination

Where additional checks are required, we manage all communication with:

Port Health
DEFRA
Trading Standards
Border Force
PHAs and BCPs (Border Control Posts)

This ensures smooth movement and avoids the delays that can occur when required inspections are not pre-coordinated.

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Customs Documents & Specialist Requirements

We assist customers with preparing and submitting all required supporting documents, including:

Commercial invoices
Packing lists
Certificates of origin
Preference documents
Dangerous goods documentation
Licences & permits (where required)

This ensures your clearance is correct the first time, preventing customs holds or rejections.

Temporary Import/Export & Special Procedures

For specialised movements, we provide access to customs expertise covering:

Special Procedures (IP/OP)
Temporary Admission (TA)
ATA Carnets
Returned Goods Relief (RGR)
Customs warehousing entries (linked to our bonded warehouse offering)

These solutions help reduce or defer duty payments and optimise the cost of moving goods internationally.

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Duty, VAT & Tariff Guidance

Our team provides support with:

Duty calculation
VAT liabilities
Tariff classification
Incoterm interpretation
Trade agreement eligibility

Accurate classification prevents unexpected charges and ensures full compliance with HMRC tariff regulations.

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Clearances for All Cargo Types

We offer customs support for:

Containers (FCL & LCL)
Road freight
Air freight
Breakbulk & project cargo
Perishables
Hazardous goods
Bonded cargo

Every type of shipment is handled with precision, compliance, and the correct procedural approach.

End-to-End Customs Support

As part of our wider logistics and transport offering, we can combine customs clearance with:

Container haulage
Port-to-depot recovery
Devanning & rework
Bonded warehouse storage
onward deliveries
Palletised or groupage transport

This creates a seamless chain from vessel discharge through to final delivery.