Customs Services

Business West provides a full range of customs services, including customs declarations, audits, international trade consultancy, and training.

Customs Declarations

Customs declarations are legally-required forms that are used to accompany goods that are entering or leaving a market. They’re used internationally to communicate the origin of the product and its relevant tariff, to allow customs and regulatory authorities to calculate what duty is payable, and understand applicable restrictions.

They are crucial because they enable authorities to know where goods are coming from or going to, in order to control the flow of goods, ensure the safety and security of the country and collect the correct duty.

It's important to get them right, as mistakes can cause delays and extra costs to your business as there can be costly penalties if you are not HMRC compliant.

Business West delivers a Customs Declaration brokerage service (ChamberCustoms) for UK importers and exporters, of all sizes, in every region of the United Kingdom. We can complete your customs declarations for you so you don't need to worry about making costly mistakes.

The service ensures that customs clearance is accurate, timely and keeps your business moving.

Why choose Business West ChamberCustoms?

With our extensive knowledge, reputation and first-class service in facilitating international trade, we can take the hassle out of exporting and importing your goods. 

Uniquely, ChamberCustoms has been created to clear goods for import and export at every port in the UK. We can access faster duty and VAT payments through our deferment account to make duty and VAT payments to HMRC on your behalf, or help you through a flexible accounting system to pay HMRC directly. A potentially complicated process is made smooth, quick and entirely transparent.

Business West ChamberCustoms: your customs clearance agent

We will: 

• File customs declaration forms (import and export)
• Understand the correct customs duty
• Hassle-free customs clearance for your imports and exports
• Issue Transit Documentation (T1) along with your Export Declaration
• Speed up the whole customs clearance process
• Guide you through exporting goods out of the UK
• Guide you through importing goods into the UK
• Keep your business compliant with HMRC
• Keep you right with import duty and taxes. You can have confidence on tariff and data entry to remove fiscal risk; backed by the technical expertise of the market leader in this sector
• Provide excellent customer services for your customs clearance solutions
• Supply expert advice and professional support. We have a wealth of international trade experience from across the trusted Chamber of Commerce network UK.
• Provide expert training in customs - import and export
• Provide bespoke advisory services for your trading business

All we need, to set you up for success while exporting and importing goods, is a few business details, including your EORI number and business address. We will guide you through the process seamlessly and provide an expert, fast and compliant customs clearnance service.  

International Trade Consultancy

At Business West, we offer bespoke advice for your business from our international trade consultants, who are industry experts with decades of experience. 

The world of international trade is undergoing much change. To maintain a competitive edge, staying vigilant and compliant when trading overseas is essential. Please find out more about our customs audits and consultancy services.

Customs Training

Business West's Customs Declaration training will highlight what you need to know to accurately complete a Customs Declaration and understand how to navigate UK customs procedures. 

Contact our Customs Agent and find out more.
 

Find out more about our Customs services and how they can work for your business email  and one of our customs agents will be in touch.