Customs Clearance Services
We work closely with HMRC to fully understand all procedures which will affect your supply chain. Our expertise of global customs regulations combined with our extensive local knowledge ensures that we offer a comprehensive range of customs brokerage services.
We work with first-time importers who require additional advice and guidance or regular importers looking to improve existing customs processes.
We are AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) accredited, which means cargo is fast-tracked through customs controls, and when AEO consignments are selected by customs for examination or inspection, they receive priority over non-AEOs, making the whole shipping process run more smoothly and efficiently.
Customs Clearance Agents
We’re confident that we can help you every step of the way to having your goods approved at Customs and are ready to offer you all the information you need to submit a perfect application.
No matter where you are in the UK, we can be there. We have teams of highly trained and specialised freight forwarders electronically linked to every port in the country and strive to make customs clearance as easy as possible in each location.
FAQs
Most cargo can pass through customs immediately on arrival into the UK, with more regulated goods taking a further 24-48 hours.
Here at Boast International, we strive to ensure our customers’ customs entries and processes are as seamless and thorough as possible, guiding you through every step. Contact us now for advice on customs clearance to keep your business moving.
For customs clearance to take place, your customs agent must receive full details of the consignment, including commercial paperwork and, for sea freight, a bill of lading. Once goods are Port Health cleared, if applicable, and any import duties paid, the goods will be authorised to head on to their delivery location.
If you require assistance with customs clearance, please don't hesitate to contact Boast International! We're happy to help every step of the way.
Customs clearance ensures that goods entering or leaving a country comply with local laws and regulations. It helps prevent illegal imports, ensures correct payment of duties and taxes and facilitates the smooth and legal movement of goods across borders.
Customs clearance is the process by which goods are approved by customs authorities to enter or leave a country. It involves submitting documentation, paying duties and ensuring compliance with local regulations before goods can be legally imported or exported.
If customs clearance is denied, there can be several repurcussions including:
Delayed delivery
Financial loss
Additional fees
Legal consequences
If your customs clearance is denied, it's essential to communicate with the authorities to work towards resolving the issue.
There are a number of documents required for customs clearance, and this can vary between countries, types of goods and/or transportation method. Key documents often include:
Commcercial invoice
Bill of Lading
Customs declaration form
Import/export license
Get in touch with our team to find out the exact documents for your freight.
Why should you choose Boast International?
Boast International not only organise the collection and delivery of our products from Europe and manage the majority of our containerised shipments from around the world, in my opinion they do so with the commitment to providing an excellent service at a very reasonable rate.
First started using boast 6 months ago when I started my business, so far they have helped me with several container shipments and couldn't thank them more for their great customer service .
Absolutely great company and great team always willing to go the extra mile would recommend to everyone!
The team at Boast have been responsible for our inbound UK shipments for approximately 6 years and throughout this time we have always found the service they provide to be professional, efficient, friendly and reliable. We would recommend their service without hesitation.
We use Boast for all our sea and air freight requirements. Why? Because they are always professional, efficient and thorough.
They offer helpful, tailored advice which is cost-effective and they make themselves very easy to do business with.
