Navigate this Complex Maze with our Expert Help
After the arrival of your cargo by sea or air you will need to get your goods through customs clearance before taking delivery.​
Our experienced team can ease all the physical, procedural and bureaucratic hold-ups that importers can encounter, ensuring the necessary paperwork is delivered in as timely a way as possible.
We have a direct link to the Customs ‘CHIEF’ computer system installed at all major ports. This enables our customers to send all their documents to the one IFE Global office or even to our smart logistics portal wherever their goods are due to arrive.
No longer will you need to worry whether you have sent the right documents to the right office.
With our extensive customs brokerage experience, we can provide supply chain solutions to our customers that provide dependable and fast worldwide coverage.
- All forms of Customs declarations
- Product classification – With Customs Tariffs
- OPR / IPR
- Embassy / Diplomatic
- Warehousing / Freeports
- Private / Personal effects
- Vehicles New / Used
- Track and trace progress monitoring
Customs clearance refers to the government’s inspection of all goods entering a country at the border. Customs issues can result in delays, fees, and more paperwork, so be mindful of your destination country’s rules and regulations when sending goods internationally.
Customs clearance is beyond the control of courier and freight forwarding businesses. It is your role as the shipper to ensure that you follow the customs regulations of your destination country. Regardless of where your goods are being transported, all shipments are subject to security screening. To confirm that your goods are safe for transit, they will be X-rayed and their contents examined.
When importing and exporting your goods across international borders, you must make sure you are not transporting any banned or restricted goods. Some countries, for example, do not allow specific foods to enter. This is especially important since Brexit to follow the destination country’s rules.
It is also essential that you have all the necessary documentation. A Packing List, also known as a Customs Invoice, lists the contents of your cargo and is required for all shipments to and from countries outside of the EU. Depending on what is being shipped, certain countries may require additional documents.
We work directly with the Customs CHIEF computer system so customers can send all documentation through a single system, reducing the time and effort required to manage paperwork correctly. By accessing HMRC’s trader import/export processing system, you can benefit from greater control over your cargo, resulting in speedier clearance.
Our dedication to complying with customs compliance standards underpins this service, ensuring that we provide our customers with a secure and safe supply chain in which goods can manoeuvre seamlessly across borders.
A trusted name in Global Logistics.
Basildon Office: (Head Office): 13 Bentalls Business Park, Bentalls, Basildon, Essex SS14 3BN
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