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Whether you have a full shipping container or a single pallet via LCL (less than container load) arriving into Southampton, you will need to arrange for Southampton customs clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Direct Links with Southampton Port<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Southampton customs clearance will typically be completed by a UK based freight forwarder<\/a>, such as Mercator.\u00a0 We have direct links with the major ports, and complete our own customs clearance declarations at Southampton for our clients on a direct basis.\u00a0 Our direct links and inhouse processing means that we can provide our clients with a seamless and speedy service when it comes to Southampton customs clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AEO Accredited Customs Clearance Agent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In 2024 Mercator was appointed as an HMRC approved Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) agent.\u00a0 This accreditation emphasises our commitment to compliance and accuracy when it comes to customs clearance<\/a>.\u00a0 Being an AEO agent requires us to uphold high standards in tax and customs compliance, follow internal processes and procedures, maintain accurate records, and ensure accuracy. When you work with an AEO accredited company, you can be safe in the knowledge that you are working with an entity which is committed to high standards and has been thoroughly inspected and approved by HMRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting Started with Southampton Customs Clearance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Once you appoint Mercator to complete your Southampton customs clearance, we will require you to complete some simple onboarding paperwork to set you up on our system, alongside sharing the commercial documents for the import shipment: bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin<\/a> (if applicable), commodity codes and your EORI\/VAT number for your company.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Import VAT & Duty Payable<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Import VAT and duty might be payable depending upon the commodity code for the goods.  You can look the commodity code up on HMRC\u2019s trade tariff<\/a>, which will give you an indication of levels of VAT and duty depending on the origin of the goods.  Import VAT can either be paid up front to HMRC (either directly, or via Mercator if preferred) or accounted for on your company\u2019s periodic VAT return (PVA \u2013 postponed VAT accounting).  Unless you have your own duty deferment account, import duty will need to be paid for upfront, again either directly or via Mercator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Delivery to your door<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In cases where you have an incoterm which does not include delivery to door, Mercator\u2019s import team can handle delivery to your door<\/a> by calling on our preferred hauliers based in Southampton.\u00a0 If you have incoterm DAP agreed, Mercator can act as the customs clearance agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get in touch with our team to request a quote for Southampton customs clearance, either with or without delivery to door.  You can get in touch by calling (+44) 02392 756 575<\/a>, emailing sales@mercatorcargo.co.uk<\/a> or completing the form below and someone will be in touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Request a Quote for Southampton Customs Clearance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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