Import is the process of bringing goods into a country (the UK). Before the goods are admitted to free circulation in the UK, the import declaration must be submitted to HM Revenue and Customs. The taxes (VAT, Duty, Excise) need to be calculated and paid. For that reason, it is crucial to use the help of an experienced Customs Agent.

Bright Customs is one such Agency. Years of experience in customs clearance processing allows us to speed up the movement of goods across borders.

Bright Customs provides services to:

• UK Businesses importing commercial cargo to the UK
• Private individuals importing personal effects or commercial cargo to the UK.

The most common import services handled by Bright Customs are:

• Submitting import declarations (IM)
• Duty deferment account facility
• Safety and Security Declaration
• Return goods relief procedure
• IPAFFS notifications
• Submitting import declarations with ToR relief
• GMR notification
• Customs documentation for importation of inherited goods
• Customs documentation for international transport of a deceased person.

Documents and information required for UK import clearance:

• Commercial invoice
• Packing list
• Commodity code
• Incoterms
• Customs agent authorisation
• ToR URN for individuals importing personal effects
• Country of origin of imported goods
• Preference certificates, veterinary certificates, phytosanitary certificates, and many more (depending on goods and their origin)

Thanks to Bright Customs, import customs clearance will no longer be a problem, but just a formality.