If you are a trader and importing goods, it is recommended you get a deferment account with HMRC so that you can defer payment of import duty and VAT until the end of the month.
Read more For which countries can CustomsLink arrange my Customs Clearances?CustomsLink can handle UK Imports and Exports in all RoRo ports and most inventory linked (normally container) ports. With our partner network, we are also able to arrange Customs Clearance in many EU countries.
Read more Can CustomsLink arrange customs clearance for my licensed goods?Yes, providing you have the licences required for the commodity you are shipping, you upload these with your declaration. Please contact our team for more information.
Read more Does CustomsLink book my Border Control Post?No, but when you input a commodity that requires a border control inspection, it will let you know that you need to get this booked. Once you have arranged your inspection you can then flag in the system that the Border Control Post is booked so your driver receives these instructions, and s
Read more Can CustomsLink arrange Transit movements?Yes, the CustomsLink software handles NCTS (New Computerised Transit System) movements.
Read more My Haulier has chosen CustomsLink to handle my customs declarations, how much does it cost me?Your Haulier will be able to discuss what fees they charge you for this service.
Read more Do I need to be registered in the EU to send my goods there?In order to make an import or export declaration in the EU, you need to have an entity based there. This means that if you are UK based, you can make a UK import or export declaration, but need an EU entity to represent you in the EU to make a declaration there.
Unfortunately, in many cases this can be difficult. In order to sell your goods Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) you need to have a base both in the UK and the EU, then first export to your entity in the other customs territory before arranging final delivery.
