Customs Agents and Brokers

Customs Agents and Brokers

Our services

Navigating the complex field of Customs requirements is a very daunting task for those not familiar with the requirements.

We can help you to:

  • obtain your EU EORI number and VAT number

  • understand terms of sale and purchase (INCOTERMS)

  • customs origin rules

  • submit your Import declarations to customs on your behalf and follow the goods through to the final clearance by HMRC

  • consult on export requirements for your goods to ensure a speedy approval by HMRC or we can manage the procedure on your behalf.

Our staff are Certified Customs Practitioners by the UK Customs Academy and the Institute of Exports and International Trade.

Our Customs Brokers are available on the telephone.

Exports

We specialise in wheeled traffic between the UK and EU and offer assistance by submitting your export clearances on your behalf.

We have the knowledge and experience to offer customs intermediary services to clear your goods for export. All work is carried out to the highest industry standards and ethics.

We are a trusted partner to hundreds of UK small and medium enterprises.

We are Members of the Institute of Exports and International Trade receiving the latest news and updates in the field of international trade and customs.

Understanding customs requirements can be a complex and daunting task for those new to the processes, roles and responsibilities involved. As such we are available to discuss these over the telephone with any prospective exporter.

Imports

We specialise in wheeled traffic between the UK and EU and offer assistance by submitting your import clearances on your behalf.

We can clear the following:

  • Standard goods

  • Inwards processing procedure

  • temporary admission procedure

We are Chartered Members of the Institute of Logistics and Transport, Fellows of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and Members of the Institute of Exports and International Trade, with access to the latest news in relation to Government policy and international trade.

We represent hundreds of UK small and medium enterprises from those having one to two consignments per year to those who may have five to six full trucks per day.

Groupage loads or full truck loads are part of our normal daily routine.

Our Customs Brokers are available on the telephone.

Consulting

Decades of experience combined with professional and academic qualifications provide a solid foundation to assist with the management of any project shipment.

If you are new to importing and exporting or are unsure of certain aspects, we can help you to better understand your role, responsibilities and obligations. We can assist you in setting up you business to comply with customs requirements in relation to trading between the UK and the EU.

Unlike most other Customs Brokers, we are available on the telephone, where you can talk directly to the consultant.

  • KRONE Trailer UK Ltd testimonial

    The attention to detail and turnaround on all clearances and enquiries is quick and efficient. Ian Crane Maritime really is an asset to the industry and one we’re really pleased to be working with.


    Suzanne Wragg
    Senior Internal Sales Coordinator

    KRONE Trailer UK Ltd

  • Benthin testimonial

    Working with Ian Crane Maritime has been a pure joy. In the beginning we obviously had queries as to how everything worked. Ian was very quick to help out and explain what was needed and we were soon up and running. The Customs procedure is dealt with very efficiently and our paperwork is always received promptly. We would highly recommend Ian Crane Maritime to everyone.


    Benthin

  • Amazone Ltd testimonial

    Ian Crane Maritime provide a fantastic link between our factory transport companies and our distribution centre at Doncaster. We could not be any happier with the speed and level of accuracy that Ian Crane Maritime provide. Clearing shipments is not an easy process at the best of time, however by using Ian Crane Maritime all of the problems are either sorted quickly or do not occur in the first place.


    Amazone Ltd