Customs Clearance
PLEASE BEAR IN MIND...
• Allow sufficient time between submitting your customs forms and planning to travel:
> For next-day travel: customs forms to be submitted by 2pm the day before travel
(or by 12noon on a Saturday for Sunday travel – UK clearance only at weekends).
> For same-day travel: always check in advance – the time of travel cannot be guaranteed.
• Customs Clearance must be obtained before you can access the port or terminal.
• GMR and French barcodes should be correctly uploaded to create the Border or Port Pass.
• Clearances take longer to process during times when the CDS and GVMS systems are down.
• It is the importer's responsibility to obtain any required licenses for the goods they are importing.
• We always do everything possible to obtain clearance for our clients within agreed time-frames,
but there may be events beyond our control which cause delays to travel plans.
TRAINING & MEMBERSHIPS
• Certified Practitioner in Advanced Customs Compliance
• Member of the London Chamber of Commerce
• Member of the Institute of Export & International Trade (IoE)
• Extensive experience of importing antiques and art from Europe
Unlike most other customs agents, HAIRSINES offer a bespoke, subscription-based Customs Support Service at just
£240 plus VAT for one year
You'll receive key documents such as the Dealers' Guide to Trade between the UK and EU post-Brexit; French receipt templates and emailed Spotlight explainers
Always on hand to answer any specific questions or to address any customs issues you may be facing
