What is the Short Straits Dual Freight Location Codes (FLC)?

To ensure flexibility when moving goods out of Great Britain via the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel there is a dual Freight Location Code (FLC) that should be used. This will help to avoid errors within the Goods Movement Reference (GMR).

Read more I am unable to fill in the details myself, can CustomsLink do this for me?

Yes, CustomsLink can complete a customs declaration for you using our Managed Customs Clearance service. Speak to our team about your requirements.

Read more Nie jestem w stanie samodzielnie wypełnić danych. Czy CustomsLink może to zrobić za mnie?

Tak, CustomsLink może wypełnić zgłoszenie celne za ciebie, korzystając z naszej usługi Zarządzanej Odprawy Celnej. Omów swoje wymagania z naszym zespołem.

Read more Does CustomsLink act as my representative?

CustomsLink can act as a direct representative. The party being represented is known as the declarant and is obliged to meet all the obligations arising from the declaration.

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