Customs agency
Experienced agents for UK and Ireland
Custran offers a customs agency service for companies and individuals who do not have the resources to complete declarations. Our experienced agents process import, export or ENS declarations for Ireland and the UK, at all ports, so your goods move across borders without any fuss.
The basics
What are customs declarations
A customs declaration is a legal document that declares the value and contents of what you are importing or exporting. It is used by customs authorities in both the origin country and the destination country to ensure trades are compliant and pay the correct taxes and duties.
Customs clearance is the process that goods must go through before being imported or exported. It is important that your customs declaration is accurate, or this can cause delays crossing the border. Customs declarations are also necessary for security, as certain goods are subject to licences or permits.
To import goods into England, Wales or Scotland you need an EORI number that starts with GB, and you will need a new one if yours does not. If you move goods to or from Northern Ireland you may need one that starts with XI. The service is for anyone who imports or exports and prefers to have a professional handle the work, rather than doing it yourself.
Check whoever is sending the goods can export them
The business sending you the goods may need:
- Make an export declaration in their country
- Hold licences or certificates to send goods to the UK
Ireland customs declarations
Import and export procedures in Ireland
If you require a professional import or export customs declaration service, our agents handle the process for you.
Import procedures
If you import goods from outside the European Union, you or your agent must complete a customs declaration. Some goods are prohibited, and some are subject to restrictions or may require a licence.
- Declarations made electronically through Revenue Automated Import System (AIS)
- Charges of Customs Duty, VAT and Excise Duty are paid at import
- Payment by approved deferred payment account or Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT)
- Invoice, certificate of origin and import licence must be available if requested
- Goods bought online or by mail order may attract duty and tax
Export procedures
If you export goods to countries outside the EU, including the UK, you or your agent must complete a customs declaration. Some goods are prohibited, and some are subject to restrictions or may require a licence.
- Declarations made electronically through Revenue Automated Entry Processing (AEP) system
- Invoice, export licence and suchlike must be available if requested
- UK importers may need a statement on origin to avail of preferential tariffs (0%)
- Statements on origin require REX registration unless the consignment value is below EUR 6,000
What our agents handle
Our agents create and submit
Custran customs agents offer a professional customs declaration service and will process your UK customs declarations and your Ireland customs declarations via a secure connection with ROS in Ireland and HMRC in the UK.
UK export declarations- UK import declarations
- Ireland export declarations
- Ireland import declarations
- NCTS transit declarations for shipments from Ireland using the UK land bridge to the EU
- ENS (ICS) safety and security declarations
- Pre boarding notifications
- GVMS GMR notifications
Prices
Agent declaration pricing
All prices are ex VAT.
Agent declarations
from EUR 80 per declaration
Ireland imports, exports and ENS. UK imports and exports, inventory or non-inventory, all ports.
UK car import declaration
EUR 135
We can get your car imported from the UK for you. ENS and PBN included if required.
How it works
Getting started with Custran
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Contact Custran
Contact Custran by phone or email and talk to one of our specialists about your requirements.
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Get a free demo account
Get your free, no obligation demo account to use our system.
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Set up an account
With our help we set up your account with private, secure log in details.
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Choose a package
Choose from one of our competitive bundles with packages to suit all sized businesses.
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Start using Custran
Log in and use the platform as you need. Contact us if you need any assistance.
Customs advice
Need a customs advice?
Need customs advise? Custran offer a senior customs advisory service for questions that go beyond the declaration itself.