Customs Clearance & Customs Agent

Global Container Services Limited has been offering professional customs clearance services since 1983.

We hold AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) status with HMRC at the highest level.

From our head office in Felixstowe, we have direct EDI links to HMRC to cover all the main UK sea ports / inland depots. This ensures smooth UK customs clearance for all our clients.

Our customs clearance department is a team of highly skilled professionals, guiding you through the complex process of clearance. Together, they have over 100 years’ worth of combined experience, which often proves to be priceless in the industry.

We attract a variety of customers, from first-time importers who need guidance and information on customs, to large international brands. Products that we clear end up on the high street, your local supermarkets, and your favourite online stores. In 2017, we featured in FoodChain magazine (winter 2017) as a specialist partner to some of the large food importers.

Our specialist team deals with importing and exporting goods from and to all worldwide markets. We offer standard customs clearance services, along with extensive experience in handling complex UK customs procedures. These include DEFRA, Port Health, Forestry Commission, Bonded/ERTS cargo, IPR, T1 discharges, and temporary importation. These services are crucial when moving goods across borders seamlessly.

Since January 1st, 2021, when the UK left the EU, we started offering extra services. These services help both new and existing customers who need help from a customs clearance expert. Since 2020, we have hired more skilled staff to handle extra clearances. We are still growing our busy department in 2021.

This ensures that we can handle all customer requests. We have direct customs approval to clear at all UK ports. Our experienced team ensures smooth processing for both importers and exporters. So if you need a customs clearance agent and specialist, please get in touch with us today.

We handle all types of transport, including full loads and part loads. We handle shipments through both UK ports and inland depots. We also manage deep sea imports from countries like the USA, China, and India.

Additionally, we handle imports from France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Choose Global Container Services for your customs clearance needs today. We promptly and efficiently place your goods into free circulation, guiding you through customs processes with precision.

Our expertise extends to international trade. We ensure compliance with all necessary regulations and facilitate smooth transactions for our clients. Working in close collaboration with customs authorities, we ensure your imported or exported goods meet all legal requirements.

We were recently in FoodChain magazine (Winter 2017). FoodChain magazine listed us as a service partner for some of the biggest food importers.

We also provide customs clearance services to other freight forwarders and offer a competitive yet comprehensive service, while guaranteeing confidential and neutrality. Please contact us to learn more about the services we offer. We can help with import duty, customs declaration needs, and EORI number registration.

Customs Clearance Agent Specialists

Over the years, we have learned a lot about the rules, laws, and taxes for importing and exporting in the UK. We are renowned as specialists in customs clearance. As a customs broker, we manage the complex aspects of the process on your behalf. We help with licenses, follow the rules, and make sure your shipment runs smoothly.