Customs Agency in London
Customs Clearance, Custom Declaration UK and Calculating Import VAT
Custom Agency DCP Logistics Group Ltd is adept in ensuring seamless import and export of goods, as well as facilitating the clearance of goods through customs processes. As customs agents, we connect you with teams across the EU to help streamline your movements. We understand international trade and can navigate the complex and set of import, export, and customs regulations with ease, making the entire process hassle free for you.
Customs clearance UK
Custom Agency DCP Logistics London
Customs Clearance UK
As a direct representative of DCP Logistics, we provide full customs clearance services. We process and complete customs declarations with compliance to customs clearance procedures.
Custom agency D.C.P. Logistics Group Ltd provides expert knowledge of international import and export rules and regulations in the following areas:
- Customs clearance to and from the European Union
- Customs clearance to the UK from countries around the world
- Economic operator registration and identification (EORI)
- Customs duty and VAT rates
- Customs declaration service (CDS)
- Transit
- Reduced or zero duty preferences
- Duty deferred account for payment of duty to HMRC
- Inward and outward processing relief (IPR and OPR)
- VAT deferred accounting (PVA)
- Authorised by HM revenue and customs (HMRC) for simplified procedures (CFSP)
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Customs Clearance with DCP Logistics.
We provide customs services that give you peace of mind.
Customs Clearance Services that inspire!
Whether you need help with import clearance, export clearance, exporting accompanying documents, ATA carnet, or other customs clearance services, with us everything sail smoothly, and always hassle-free customs clearance. We look forward to your enquiry.
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- Our team of customs brokers UK
Our export and import agents are available 5 days a week. We will be happy to answer your questions. Our customs brokers look forward to working with you.
A well qualified team of customs brokers
We stand out in the market due to our efficiency, experience and individual approach to our clients – whether they are small businesses or large international corporations. How have we achieved success? Thanks to the continuous development of our company, the introduction of innovative solutions and our policy of understanding and meeting clients’ needs. We build long-term, good business relationships, acting as trusted and experienced customs agents. Custom agency DCP Logistics support export customs clearance and import customs clearance.
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Why choose Custom Agency DCP Logistics?
We are trusted by more than 150 partners worldwide.
We will relieve you of as much work and effort as possible. Your choice of a customs agency determines the way in which the inspection will proceed. That’s why we give you comprehensive customs services for import and export.
Always on time
We keep to deadlines
Affordable prices
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We do customs clearances in the UK at:
- Birkenhead
- Bristol
- Dover
- Felixstowe
- Hull
- Liverpool
- London Gateway
- London Thames Port
- Middlesbrough
- Newport
- Plymouth
- Portsmouth
- Port Talbot
- Southampton
- Swansea
- Tilbury
Testimonials from our satisfied customers
We present you with a dozen or so recent testimonials from satisfied customers. We would like the next testimonial to be written by you. We invite you to make use of our customs broker services.
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UK Customs Clearance – Frequently Asked Questions About UK Customs Clearance
Customs clearance is the process of preparing and submitting documentation to HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs) to allow goods to enter or leave the UK. It involves declaring the shipment, paying duties and taxes, and ensuring all goods meet UK import/export regulations.
Yes! Every shipment coming into or out of the UK needs customs clearance, whether from the EU or the rest of the world. Since Brexit, all goods moving between the UK and the EU (and other countries worldwide) must go through customs clearance. This applies to both imports and exports.
Typical documents include:
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading or Air Waybill
- EORI Number (UK & EU if trading internationally)
- Customs Declarations (via CDS system)
- Any necessary licenses or certificates (depending on goods type, e.g., food, medicines, chemicals).
Yes, if you import or export goods in the UK you must have an Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number. Without it, your goods cannot clear customs. UK companies need a UK EORI, and if trading with the EU, often an EU EORI as well.
Import costs may include:
- Customs Duty (depends on product type and origin, classified under HS/commodity codes)
- Import VAT (generally 20% unless relief applies, can be accounted for via Postponed VAT Accounting – PVA)
- Excise Duties (for products like alcohol, tobacco, or fuel)
If everything’s in order, just a few hours. But if documents are missing, or HMRC decides to check your goods, it can take longer.
Yes! With Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA), you don’t pay at the border – you declare it on your VAT Return instead. That means better cash flow.
Failure to comply may result in:
- Delays and storage charges
- HMRC penalties or fines
- Seizure of goods
- Legal or financial consequences for your business
Not always… but it makes life much easier! While you can attempt clearance yourself via HMRC’s CDS system, most businesses use a licensed customs broker or agent. Brokers save time, prevent errors, and ensure full compliance with UK and international regulations.
