What is customs clearance?
It’s the process of letting HMRC keep an eye on all cargo moving in and out of the country and in order for them to collect tax.
What are the additional checks that can delay my cargo?
UKBF (UK Border Force), Plant Health (DEFRA), Trading Standards and all other govermnet departments have access to your cargos information and can stop it in order to do routine checks and prevent illegal items through ports.
What type of cargo do you handle?
Most general cargo such as clothing, electricals, food items, materials, cars, furniture, tools. We won’t be able to do customs clearance for live animals, even though it is possible !
Can you deliver my cargo aswell?
We can collect and drop your cargo to its final destination in the UK, for example arranging delivery of a full container from felixstowe port to a Manchester industrial estate.
What are your charges?
Quotes are given by our sales team based on your cargo requirments and then invoices sent to you before release of the goods. For detailed cost breakdown before or at the time of your actual import/export, feel free to email or message us anytime.
How long does customs clearance take?
For us to submit the information to HMRC it can take between 15mins to 1 hour, depending on the number of items and type of cargo. Remember cargo is not always cleared instantly after submitting the information, additional checks can add anything from a few hours to days on top.
What ports do you cover?
Currently we have customers at Grangemouth, Southampton, Felixstowe, Glasgow, Manchester, Heathrow, Birmingham Airports and Dover port. There are more ports we cover so please get in touch to see if we cover the one you need.
What is your company’s reliability?
We are most experienced in clearance of fresh fruit and vegetable imports; we have satisfied customers all over the world and have been operating since 2010. Visit our google reviews page to read feedback from old and recent importers/exporters just like you.
Do you have any storage space for storing cargo temporarily?
Cargo can be stored in Manchester at one of our partner warehouses, subject to availability. Get in touch for prices and booking.
What countries do you provide customs clearance for?
Chinese import is probably one of the biggest international trade we clear for, other locations include India, Pakistan, Middle east, America and Europe.