Imports & UK Customs Clearance
Simplified Imports, Smooth Customs, Secure Delivery
At Aero Cargo Logistics Ltd, we specialise in UK import services designed to streamline your supply chain. Whether by air, sea, or road freight, our solutions ensure seamless customs clearance, secure bonded storage, and nationwide inland distribution.
In 2023, UK-registered HGVs moved over 3.2 million tonnes of goods into the country—underlining the growing demand for reliable UK import services.
Our Import Services at a Glance
Full Customs Clearance
- Expert handling for all modes: air, sea, and road.
- Filing via HMRC’s Customs Declaration Service (CDS) with accurate. HS/commodity code assignments.
- Full EORI and VAT registration support for new importers.
Duty & VAT Management
- Duty and VAT calculations with clear guidance
- Advice on postponed VAT accounting and duty deferment—key to managing your import cash flow
Bonded Warehousing Access
- Access to bonded storage facilities where payment of duty/VAT is deferred until goods are dispatched
- Services include pick & pack, stock holding, and re-export management—ensuring your UK import services are financially efficient
BIRDS (Bulk Import Reduced Data Set)
- Bulk clearance for multiple low-value shipments (up to £135) in one declaration
- Cost and time savings for e-commerce and multishipment imports
Intrastat & Reporting
- We handle your Intrastat declarations for EU goods
- Support with import licences, CPC codes, and classification—ensuring full compliance
Post-Brexit & EU Import Planning
- Compliance with EU sanitary checks and Common User Charges (CUCs) at points like Sevington
- Smooth GVMS filings and paperwork for vehicles entering via Dover and other key ports
Why Choose Our Import Services?
Benefit | Description |
Expert Customs Handling | Streamlined submissions using CDS, HS codes, EORI, and Import Licences |
Optimise Cash Flow | Duty/VAT paid only when goods are taken from bonded storage |
Bulk Import Efficiency | Our BIRDS solutions save time and reduce parcel-level costs |
Post-Brexit Compliance | We Help Businesses adapt to new SPS rules and the EU border |
Secure Inland Delivery | National delivery coverage for post-clearance goods |
UK Import Market Insight
In June 2024, UK import values rose by £3.3 billion (+7.1%), driven by strong demand in machinery, transport equipment, and chemicals. This growth highlights the importance of accurate, timely, and secure UK import services.
Need expert advice? Contact our import team today.
Want help with exporting too? Explore our export customs clearance services.