Import Customs Clearance

UK Import Declarations

Importing goods into the UK requires accurate customs declarations and the correct application of customs procedures, duties and VAT. Bacsoft provides import customs clearance services for freight forwarders, importers and businesses of all sizes, handling declarations through HMRC's Customs Declaration Service (CDS) at major UK ports and airports.

Our team prepares and submits import declarations using our customs automation platform, taking account of commodity classification, customs valuation, origin and the applicable duty and VAT treatment, including Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) where appropriate. We retain supporting documentation and provide automated notifications to keep you and your supply chain informed throughout the clearance process. Whether you require a one-off declaration or ongoing support for regular imports, we offer a reliable and straightforward service.

What We Handle

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

  • ✓Import declarations on the Customs Declaration Service (CDS)
  • ✓Commodity code classification and customs valuation checks
  • ✓Origin and preferential duty claims where supporting proof is available
  • ✓Import VAT, including Postponed VAT Accounting where applicable
  • ✓Duty deferment account guidance
  • ✓Import licences, permits and controls on regulated goods
  • ✓Simplified procedures and authorisations where appropriate
  • ✓Customs warehousing and inward processing procedures
  • ✓Corrections and amendments to customs declarations
  • ✓Declaration records and supporting documentation for audit purposes

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about import customs clearance.

You normally need a GB EORI number. You also need the commodity code, value and origin of your goods, and your commercial documents (invoice, packing list and transport document). If you don't have an EORI yet, we can guide you.

Yes. We can submit declarations on your behalf. We will explain whether we act in your name or ours.

It depends on the commodity code, customs value and origin. Some goods may qualify for a reduced or zero rate under a trade agreement or a duty relief. We check this before we submit.

It lets VAT-registered importers account for import VAT on their VAT return instead of paying it at the border. We can tell you whether it suits your goods.

A commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, a description of the goods, their value and origin. Controlled goods may need licences or certificates too. Structured, machine-readable data helps us work fastest.

We aim to submit within two working hours of receiving complete documents. How quickly goods clear then depends on the goods, the route and any checks.

Yes. Automated notifications keep you and your supply chain updated on progress and evidence.

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