If your business is importing from or exporting to the EU, you may need to complete customs declarations.
When commissioning a customs agent, you should always look for AEO accreditation – this means they can process paperwork faster and benefit from priority clearance. It also means lower risk as it it may reduce the number of checks customs carry out on your documents and goods.
Support from Portico
Portico Logistics, owned by Portsmouth City Council, offers a customs clearance service. Their team handles thousands of customs declarations at ports across the UK through their customs agency. They have the right systems to talk to HMRC to make sure goods reach their destination without delay.
Portico is fully accredited and authorised by the government. They can make duty payments up front on your behalf, with deferment powers increased to £1m.
Contact details
If you need help with GB-EU customs arrangements, contact Portico’s customs team.