Export Customs Clearance

UK Export Declarations

Exporting goods from Great Britain requires accurate customs declarations and the appropriate supporting documentation to meet HMRC requirements. Bacsoft provides export customs clearance services for freight forwarders, exporters and businesses of all sizes, preparing and submitting declarations through HMRC's Customs Declaration Service (CDS) at major UK ports and airports.

Our team manages export declarations using our customs automation platform, taking account of commodity classification, customs procedures and relevant export documentation. We retain declaration records and provide automated notifications to keep you and your supply chain informed throughout the process. Whether you require a one-off export declaration or ongoing support for regular shipments, we offer a reliable and straightforward service, with assistance on proof of export and customs compliance requirements.

What We Handle

Our export customs clearance service covers a range of customs requirements, from declaration preparation to supporting documentation and ongoing compliance.

  • ✓Export declarations on CDS, including pre-lodged and arrived declarations where required
  • ✓Origin documentation for goods moving under UK trade agreements
  • ✓Commodity code and value checks
  • ✓Proof of export and guidance on keeping evidence for VAT zero-rating
  • ✓Export licences and controls on restricted or dual-use goods
  • ✓Safety and security data for exports, which in most cases is combined into the export declaration
  • ✓Goods moving through ports and terminals that use GVMS
  • ✓Corrections and amendments to export declarations
  • ✓Documents and notifications sent to your supply chain contacts

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about import customs clearance.

You normally need a GB EORI number, the commodity code, value and destination of your goods, and your commercial documents. Some goods also need an export licence.

In most cases the exit safety and security data is combined with the export declaration, so you do not file a separate one. We confirm what applies to your movement.

It is the evidence that your goods left the UK. It supports claims such as VAT zero-rating on exports, so it needs to be kept properly. We explain what to keep.

We can tell you whether your goods are likely to be controlled and what information a licence application needs. Licences are issued by the relevant authority, not by us.

Yes. Your goods are also subject to the import rules of the destination country, which usually include their own declaration, duty and taxes. We can help you plan for this.

If your goods leave through a port or terminal that uses the Goods Vehicle Movement Service, a Goods Movement Reference is needed. See our GVMS page.

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