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Customs clearance for UK importers.

Import and export entries, duty and VAT, and compliance support from a team led by a former HMRC officer. Clearance only, or with our freight.

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Customs clearance

Customs handled in-house, by people who know how HMRC checks it.

Every shipment we move can be cleared by our own team, and we clear goods moved by other carriers too. The desk is led by Aiden, a former HMRC officer.

  • Import and export entriesLodged on CDS for every mode
  • Codes and origin checkedBefore goods ship, not at the border
  • Postponed VAT and defermentKeep cash out of the border
  • Compliance and trainingAudits and advice for your own team
New customers3 free

New customers: your first 3 clearances are free. From the 4th, if we don't clear your goods within 24 hours, we refund the fee. See the offer →

Aiden, customs leadFormer HMRC officer. Your entries are checked the way HMRC will check them.

Landed cost estimator

What will it cost to bring in?

A guide to duty and import VAT on one consignment. Enter values in pounds.

£
£
Duty rate
Payable at the border£0.00
Customs value (goods, freight, insurance)
Import duty
Import VAT
C-F&C customs entry
Total landed cost

Guide only. Duty depends on the exact commodity code, origin and any preference. Excise, anti-dumping duty and port charges are not included.

How it works

Three steps to cleared goods.

Send us your paperwork before the goods arrive and we do the rest, whoever is moving the freight.

  1. Send your documents

    Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill, and your EORI number.

  2. We check and lodge

    We check the commodity codes, values and origin, then lodge the declaration on CDS.

  3. Goods released

    Your goods are released and you get the full entry pack for your records.

Training and consultancy

Get your own team entry-ready.

Compliance support, audits and training for your own staff, from the people who clear goods every day. Useful if you lodge some entries yourself or want fewer queries from HMRC.

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Do I need an EORI number to import?

Yes. Any business importing into Great Britain needs an EORI number starting with GB. If you don't have one yet, we'll walk you through applying before your goods arrive.

What is postponed VAT accounting?

If you're VAT registered, you can account for import VAT on your VAT return instead of paying it at the border. In most cases you declare and reclaim it on the same return.

Can you clear goods another company is shipping?

Yes. Clearance only is a large part of what we do. Your carrier moves the goods and we lodge the declaration and deal with HMRC.

What documents do you need?

The commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill, and your EORI number. Some goods also need a licence or certificate. We'll tell you up front if yours do.

How much does an entry cost?

It depends on the number of commodity lines and how complex the goods are. Send us the details and we'll quote. Regular importers get a fixed rate agreed in advance.

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