Customs Agency Leeds — Customs Clearance for Polish Businesses in Yorkshire

Why is Leeds an important point for Polish exporters?

Leeds occupies a key position in Yorkshire's logistics network. The M1 and M62 motorways connect Leeds to the rest of the UK, and its proximity to the Port of Hull (just 60 miles away) makes it a natural base for Polish companies exporting via the DFDS and P&O Ferries routes on the Hull–Rotterdam and Hull–Zeebrugge lines.

The furniture industry is one of the main links in imports from Poland to Leeds — a distribution centre for IKEA near Leeds handles goods from across Central Europe, including Poland. Amazon UK Logistics, with a main hub near Leeds, drives imports of products for FBA sellers — we handle import clearance for goods destined for Amazon UK warehouses.

Leeds Bradford Airport adds to the region's logistics capabilities for urgent cargo shipments, and Yorkshire's historic textile industry base still generates imports of fabrics and textile products.

Our customs services in Leeds and the surrounding area

Easy Clearance provides a full range of customs services for businesses importing and exporting goods through the United Kingdom:

• Import clearance — quoted individually per customs declaration (excluding duty and import VAT)
• Export clearance — quoted individually, including EX1, CMR and invoice documents
• T1 transit — quoted individually (covers opening in the UK and closing in an EU country; price depends on the country of closing)
• ENS (Entry Summary Declaration) — quoted individually
• GMR / GVMS number — quoted individually (required for ro-ro ferries)
• ATA Carnet — quoted individually + deposit (trade fair exhibits, temporary equipment)
• ToR (Transfer of Residence) — quoted individually (relocation goods)
• Regime 42 — quoted individually

More details are available on our UK customs clearance pricing page.

How we work — customs clearance step by step

1. You send us your documents — invoice, packing list, CMR, HS code of the goods via WhatsApp or email. We check the documentation is complete.
2. Quote and confirmation — within 1-2 hours you receive a detailed quote breaking down duty, VAT and agency fees. Once accepted, we proceed with clearance.
3. Submitting the customs declaration — we prepare and submit the customs declaration through the CDS system. For imports we obtain a GMR number where required.
4. Confirmation and documents — once approved, we send you an E2 (import acceptance) or E88 (export). The goods can then leave the port or reach the recipient in Leeds.

You can read more about customs procedures in our guide to UK customs basics.

Customs support for businesses in the Leeds area is provided by Easy Clearance — UK customs agency.

Customs Agency Leeds — Hull and Immingham ports

Leeds (West Yorkshire) is within reach of two of the largest RoRo ports on the east coast: Hull (around 60 km via the M62) and Immingham (around 80 km via the M62/A180) — both operated by ABP with sailings to Rotterdam and Zeebrugge. Most Polish goods reach Yorkshire through these ports: furniture, construction glass, ceramics, white goods and steel products. Leeds is also a regional financial centre — a growing number of Polish B2B companies need support with their first import of samples or export of equipment.

• Import clearance of RoRo goods via Hull or Immingham with CDS handling
• T1 procedure for transit from the Netherlands/Belgium
• EORI registration and support with your first clearance
• Advisory for the furniture and white goods sectors — HS classification, anti-dumping duties, UKCA

Need customs clearance in Leeds?

We provide comprehensive customs support for imports and exports, including CDS declarations and transit documentation. We respond to enquiries as quickly as possible and advise on what documents to prepare before shipping.

Call us on: +44 333 335 5072 or get in touch via our contact page.

Individual quote provided once documents are submitted.

Customs agency registered with CDS, UK EORI number.

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