Export Customs Clearance at UK Ports

UK Export Clearance

Quick and accurate export clearance for containers, trucks, part-loads, groupage and bulk cargo

UK Customs Agent Inspecting Goods at Felixstowe

Quick, easy, Export

Customs clearance can seem complicated with things like commodities, controls and licences to think about. The specific part of getting goods out the UK is usually straightward.

Exports benefit the country of export so the UK is keen to get more people doing it. There is lots of help and support available from government agencies, local business support and competent freight forwarders – such as Kinnes.

Once you’re ready to ship, give us a call and we’ll be happy to get export documentation issued for you.

Goods Clearance

Fast 4-Hour SLA

We understand the pressure of moving goods quickly, that's why we aim to submit export clearances within 4 hour of request.

Experienced

You're in safe hands. Our export customs agents have been clearing goods for over 40 years.

Help and Support

We believe in supporting our clients to set up strong, compliant internal processes.


Special Procedures

We process clearances for outward processing and Transit

How does it Work?

Onboard

Onboarding is quick and easy. We'll gather some information about your business to get you set-up.

Submit Request

E-mail the commercial invoice, packing list and any other transport documents you have.

Receive Clearance

We will issue your export declaration documents to you

Calculate your UK Import Duty and Tax

Use our calculator to better understand how much duty and vat you can expect to pay

Frequently asked Questions

The two main reasons you would enlist the support of a customs agent are:

  1. Customs Brokers or rather, agents are highly skilled individuals that have the experience and expertise to navigate HMRC’s systems. Thus mitigating the risk of common errors and helping manage challenging situations.
  2. In order to submit a customs entry, you need systems, port badges and internal conversion documents, templates and models.

Large enterprise’s with internal international trade resources as well as small sole traders outsource this part of international trade shipping to an agent as it allows them to focus more on their business, knowing their clearances are being taken care of by experts.

  • Price: Competitively priced.
  • Experience and Knowledge.
  • Speed: 4-hour SLA
  • Systems: We use state of the art document and data systems to improve accuracy.

Our team have been completing customs declarations since the 1970’s and our principles and ethos of our service remain the same – We aim to clear goods accurately, first time, every time. 

Yes. Typically a haulier will issue a GMR however we have the facilities to issue them for you.

Yes. Typically a haulier will issue a ELO however we have the facilities to issue them for you.

Yes. Typically a haulier will issue a ICS2 however we have the facilities to issue them for you.

Yes. We can issue Transit Declarations (T1) in as little as 1 hour for existing customers and 24 hours for new customers.

Read more about our transit declaration service.

You are unlikely to be able to complete your transport booking until you have export clearance document. In instances where it is not required for transport booking, preferably aim for 4-hours prior to arrival.

In order for us to submit a UK Export Clearance on your behalf, you must have a GB EORI number and sign a Letter of Authorisation. This is taken care of in the onboarding process.

We have partners in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands that can facilitate EU import clearance however, your trade partner in the EU will require an EU EORI and must be willing to sign a document to provide authorisation to our partner.

Our service level is 4 hours. We’ll try to do it quicker, if we can.

Our home port is Grangemouth Port. Dundee, Montrose and Perth however we mostly issuing export clearance goods at any UK port, including Felixstowe, Harwich, Eurotunnel and Dover.

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If you need a reliable partner for import clearance or export clearance – reach out to discuss our fast and reliable UK customs clearance service.