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Expert Consultancy for Procedure Codes and Tariff Classification
Import customs clearance is a mandatory procedure required before goods can legally enter the UK or EU market. As your dedicated import customs broker, OTS Broker ensures that declarations, duties, VAT, and tariff classifications are processed accurately and without delay — even in time-critical logistics scenarios.
Operating across the UK, France, the Netherlands, and Poland, we provide coordinated cross-border customs support, 7 days a week. If your supply chain depends on speed and compliance, you need structured processes, not improvisation.
Selecting the right import customs broker directly affects transit time, landed costs, and regulatory compliance.
Mistakes in customs documentation can stop freight at the border for hours or days. That risk disappears when documentation is handled by a structured, experienced team.
Our import customs clearance covers the full operational scope required for UK and EU entries:
If your shipment requires transit documentation, we also manage T1/T2 procedures under our dedicated transit customs clearance service. When classification is complex, we support you through our goods classification (TARIC code) expertise. Both services are part of our integrated customs portfolio.
Importing into the UK is no longer identical to importing into the EU. Regulatory divergence has introduced procedural differences.
UK import customs clearance requires:
EU import customs clearance requires:
Because we operate branches in the UK, France, the Netherlands, and Poland, we manage both jurisdictions under one operational framework. That structure reduces communication gaps and duplicated documentation.
Understanding the sequence improves predictability.
Clearance may take minutes when documentation is complete. It extends only if authorities request inspection or clarification.
Border disruptions usually result from documentation gaps, not random controls.
We eliminate these bottlenecks before goods reach the frontier.
Import clearance rarely operates in isolation. It connects to other regulatory processes.
Depending on your shipment, you may also require:
By centralising these services with one customs broker, you reduce administrative fragmentation and response time.
Our import customs clearance supports:
If goods require compliance consultancy, we provide guidance on procedure codes and tariff interpretation before submission.
If your goods are approaching a UK or EU border, early coordination prevents delays. Share your shipment data, and our team will confirm documentation requirements, duty exposure, and procedural steps before arrival.
Efficient import customs clearance starts with correct information and experienced handling.
An EORI number is a unique identifier assigned to businesses importing goods into or out of the European Union. It is required for customs declarations and is essential for the customs clearance process.
While it is possible to clear customs yourself, hiring a customs agent or customs broker is often recommended to ensure compliance with UK customs regulations and to facilitate a smooth customs clearance process.
An import broker (customs broker) helps businesses or individuals import goods legally and efficiently across international borders. Their main role is to manage customs clearance – preparing and submitting all required documentation, paying duties and taxes, and ensuring shipments comply with customs regulations.
Import brokers also advise on tariffs, import restrictions, and documentation requirements, helping importers avoid costly delays or penalties.
Import customs clearance is the mandatory process of declaring goods to customs when entering a country. Once cleared, the goods are released for free circulation and can be delivered or sold legally.
