{"id":4250,"date":"2020-06-03T20:23:26","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T20:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mercatorcargo.co.uk\/?p=4250"},"modified":"2023-03-13T15:35:31","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T15:35:31","slug":"uk-customs-clearance-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mercatorcargo.co.uk\/uk-customs-clearance-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Streamline Your Imports with our UK Customs Clearance Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UK Customs Clearance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Freight forwarder Mercator has an experienced and professional team with the ability to complete the UK customs clearance of most cargoes at the majority of UK sea freight ports and airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team has many years of experience of handling UK imports and completing customs clearance entries. Our import team will be able to assist with VAT and duty calculations and guide you with any documents that may be required for import into the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is responsible for UK Customs Clearance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>UK import customs clearance will generally be the responsibility of the consignee in the UK. There are a few situations where the shipper at origin will be responsible, this is all dependant upon which Incoterm you have agreed with the shipper (the company you are purchasing the goods from). You can read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercatorcargo.co.uk\/freight-forwarding-terms-of-delivery-when-buying-internationally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">INCOTERMS here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a UK importer, you will need an EORI number, which usually links to your VAT number (if you  have one).  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/eori\/apply-for-eori\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/eori\/apply-for-eori\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply for an EORI number here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mercatorcargo.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/romain-dancre-doplSDELX7E-unsplash-1.webp\" alt=\"Customs clearance documentation\" class=\"wp-image-5355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mercatorcargo.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/romain-dancre-doplSDELX7E-unsplash-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.mercatorcargo.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/romain-dancre-doplSDELX7E-unsplash-1-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mercatorcargo.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/romain-dancre-doplSDELX7E-unsplash-1-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can Mercator help with UK Customs Clearance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team work closely with shipping companies, dock operators, warehouses and hauliers on a daily basis, so we have strong connections to handle customs clearance and the onward journey to door in an efficient manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have direct links with HMRC at Felixstowe, Southampton, Liverpool and London Gateway to name a few. This gives us the ability to efficiently customs clear part and full loads arriving via sea freight into the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We handle HMRC VAT and duty payments on a daily basis for our customers. We manage the payments highly effectively in order to ensure a fast turnaround and therefore swift release by UK Customs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in touch about your Customs Clearance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>UK customs clearance is an important part of the shipping process. Make sure you choose a reputable customs clearance expert such as Mercator who will be able to handle the process efficiently for you. 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