Customs Clearance UK
Expert UK customs clearance that eliminates delays, reduces costs, and keeps your supply chain moving. First-submission accuracy guaranteed.
Overview
UK customs clearance is one of the most critical — and most misunderstood — parts of the import process. Errors in commodity codes, valuation, or documentation can result in costly delays, HMRC penalties, and goods held at port. Carrgo's customs clearance team has deep expertise in UK import regulations, HMRC procedures, and port operations. We handle all customs entries, duty calculations, and HMRC submissions with a first-submission accuracy rate of over 99%.
Accurate customs entries that clear first time, every time.
Commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and more.
We identify all applicable duty reliefs and preferential tariff rates.
Proactive submissions to minimise port storage and demurrage.
Accurate HS/commodity code classification for all cargo types.
We deal with HMRC directly on your behalf for any queries.
When goods arrive at a UK port or airport, an import customs entry must be submitted to HMRC via the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). This entry includes the commodity code, customs value, country of origin, and applicable duty rate. Carrgo's customs team prepares and submits all entries, calculates duties, and arranges payment. Once HMRC grants clearance, we arrange port release and onward delivery.
The most common customs problems UK importers face are: incorrect commodity codes (leading to wrong duty rates or examination); undervaluation (triggering HMRC audits); missing or incorrect documents (causing delays); and failure to claim duty reliefs (overpaying import duty). Carrgo's customs team prevents all of these issues through meticulous document checking, accurate classification, and proactive communication with HMRC.
All goods imported into the UK are subject to import duty (at the applicable tariff rate) and import VAT (20% for most goods). Duty rates vary by commodity code and country of origin. Goods from countries with UK Free Trade Agreements (e.g., EU, Japan, Australia) may qualify for reduced or zero duty rates. Carrgo calculates all applicable duties accurately and identifies any available reliefs.
Since Brexit, goods moving between the EU and UK require full customs declarations in both directions. This applies to road freight, sea freight, and air freight from all EU countries. Carrgo has extensive post-Brexit customs expertise and handles thousands of UK import declarations per year for European and global shipments.
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