All goods arriving into the UK require import customs clearance.
Import declarations are complex and it is imperative they are completed accurately.
With specialist software and clearance experts in place, we can make these arrangements on your behalf, liaise with your carrier and streamline the process.
Our experienced team are here to support your business by guiding you through the process, ensuring your goods move through the borders as seamlessly as possible.
Declarations can be build following an email instruction with invoice attachments, CSV upload or a range of other integrations.
Our team will review the documents or data provided and check everything looks accurate before submitting the declaration to HMRC. Typical checks include CPC codes, tariff codes, country of origin, trade deal access and customs values declared.
We pride ourselves in going the extra mile, with quarterly compliance reviews to keep protect your business from inadvertently breaching and customs rules, and specialist support such as classification where required.
With connections to all UK ports and airports, in addition to the numerous other systems involved, our entries can be pre-lodged before the goods arrive at the border so they are processed at the fastest opportunity.
We check the importer has valid GB VAT & EORI numbers. If not, these are usually needed. We will also require a signed onboarding pack in order to represent any new importers.
Once you have opened an account with us, you just need to email our operations team with your instructions at the earliest opportunity. We will need copies of the commercial invoice, packing list, shipping documents or CMR and the UK port of arrival.
We will calculate all import taxes payable. We require payment in advance for any import taxes due immediately to HMRC, and also our clearance fees unless credit is held with us. You should check the import declaration for accuracy and keep a copy for your records.
Upon arrival HMRC will process the import and the goods will customs clear. This usually happens within 10 minutes, unless selected for paperwork or physical exam.
