Shipping goods from overseas to the UK can be a complex process. There are numerous regulations and customs clearance processes that must be handled correctly in order to ensure your goods arrive safely and in a timely manner. That’s why it’s important to have a freight forwarder who is experienced in handling import customs clearances.
Mercator is one such company and we specialise in import and export customs clearance at Felixstowe port. Mercator’s import team is able to handle more than just the UK import customs clearance when shipping in to Felixstowe; we are also able to settle UK landside charges with the shipping carriers, manage port health matters, devanning and onward deliveries. Our export customs clearance at Felixstowe services can be expanded to also include deliveries to port and export sea freight for both part and full container loads.
With over 30 years of experience helping companies import and export, you can rest assured that your goods will be shipped safely and efficiently when you use Mercator for all your shipping needs. If you’re looking for a reliable freight forwarder with direct links to HMRC for importing or exporting at the Port of Felixstowe, you should consider using Mercator’s customs clearance service.
Delivering to-door with Mercator’s services for customs clearance at Felixstowe is simple and efficient. As a UK based freight forwarder, we are able to handle more than just the UK import customs clearance at Felixstowe Port. We handle settling UK landside charges with the shipping carriers, port health matters with Suffolk Coastal Port Health, devan services, and onward deliveries to door around the UK.
Our import team will handle all the processes and paperwork necessary for successful customs clearance of your goods at Felixstowe. We process entry documents, prepare and submit pre-arrival declarations in accordance with HMRC’s rules, provide consultations on duty reliefs and origin issues, check transit documentation prior to arrival of your goods and handle direct payments to HMRC for import VAT & duty on your behalf. We will handle it all so you don’t have to.
At Mercator, we understand that delivering your shipment to-door is an important part of the process. That’s why we offer our customers a range of onward delivery services from Felixstowe to door around the UK.
From palletised shipments to full loads and part loads, our team can handle anything. We provide full end-to-end solutions that not only include import customs clearance and payments to HMRC, but also professional delivery services that you can rely on.
Whether it’s a one-off delivery or regular shipments, Mercator can deliver to any address in the UK with outstanding efficiency and reliability.
If you’re looking to export out of the Port of Felixstowe, a UK-based freight forwarder like Mercator can ensure your goods have the necessary statuses in a timely manner so that your shipment is accepted by the shipping line for the particular sailing you are aiming for.
Mercator’s experienced inhouse export customs clearance team offer expertise to their clients on all aspects of UK export customs clearance when shipping from Felixstowe. We have strong working relationships with local hauliers and shipping lines to be able to arrange collection of your export shipment and delivery to the Port of Felixstowe. Our freight forwarding team also arrange export sea freight shipping of both part and full container loads. Check out our destinations here.
We can take care of the hassle of paperwork and regulations, allowing you to focus on your core business. At Mercator, our team of experts work hard to make sure every shipment is successful. We keep up with changing rules and regulations set by HMRC for UK Imports that could affect your shipments in Felixstowe, allowing you to feel confident in the knowledge that you’re getting maximum value from our service.
At Mercator, our mission is to make UK customs clearance at Felixstowe port an easy and seamless process. Our experienced import team is here to ensure that your cargo is cleared through customs efficiently, and that all port health, landside charges and onward delivery services are taken care of with the utmost care and attention. With decades of experience and expertise in the logistics industry, you can rely on us to make sure your importing needs are taken care of quickly and efficiently.
Freight forwarder Mercator has an experienced and professional team with the ability to complete the UK customs clearance of most cargoes at the majority of UK sea freight ports and airports.
Our team has many years of experience of handling UK imports and completing customs clearance entries. Our import team will be able to assist with VAT and duty calculations and guide you with any documents that may be required for import into the UK.
UK import customs clearance will generally be the responsibility of the consignee in the UK. There are a few situations where the shipper at origin will be responsible, this is all dependant upon which Incoterm you have agreed with the shipper (the company you are purchasing the goods from). You can read more about INCOTERMS here.
As a UK importer, you will need an EORI number, which usually links to your VAT number (if you have one). Apply for an EORI number here.
Our team work closely with shipping companies, dock operators, warehouses and hauliers on a daily basis, so we have strong connections to handle customs clearance and the onward journey to door in an efficient manner.
We have direct links with HMRC at Felixstowe, Southampton, Liverpool and London Gateway to name a few. This gives us the ability to efficiently customs clear part and full loads arriving via sea freight into the UK.
We handle HMRC VAT and duty payments on a daily basis for our customers. We manage the payments highly effectively in order to ensure a fast turnaround and therefore swift release by UK Customs.
UK customs clearance is an important part of the shipping process. Make sure you choose a reputable customs clearance expert such as Mercator who will be able to handle the process efficiently for you. To discuss your UK customs clearance requirements, contact our team by calling +44 2392 756 575, emailing sales@mercatorcargo.co.uk, or by filling in the form below and a member of our team will be in touch.
Mercator is a UK based customs clearance agent. We deal with clearing goods through UK customs on a daily basis. Our clearance services cover all UK ports, air and sea, including customs clearance at Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway, and airport customs clearance at Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester.
Our Import Team specialise in all aspects of UK import shipping. We can handle all shipping services you require. For example, if you need an agent to handle the pick-up of your goods in the USA, sea freight to the UK, customs clearance at the UK port and onward delivery to your door, we can help. Likewise if you just need clearance at the UK port because the freight aspect is covered with a buying term you have agreed with your supplier, we can help.
Ideally, it is best to talk to a UK customs clearance agent even before you have bought your goods, as sometimes there are certain restrictions, or particularly heavy duty charges on some types of goods. An example is ceramic tiles from China, there is a very steep ‘anti-dumping’ duty designed to “allow the EC to take action against goods that are sold at less than their normal value”. So it’s a good idea to check you know there will be no nasty surprises.
Our import customs clearance team can help you calculate any VAT & duty that is payable upon arrival in the UK. The amount of import VAT & duty depends on the nature of the goods and their value on the commercial invoice. Most of our customers appoint us to handle their VAT & duty payments to HMRC, to allow swift clearance through customs, avoiding any high charges associated with delays.
In short, we can hold your hand through the whole process of UK importing and UK customs clearance, advising all costs and when they are payable so that you know what to pay and when.
Whether your shipment is yet to leave its destination, it is on the water, or has already arrived in the UK, our team are ready to get your customs clearance assignment started when you are. So give us a call to discuss your customs clearance requirements +44 2392 756 575 or email us on sales@mercatorcargo.co.uk, or please feel free to complete the form below and we’ll be in touch.
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Mercator is a family-run, UK based independent freight forwarder, offering highly effective sea, road and air freight services around the world.
