Service
UK–PL customs consultations for import and export
A UK–PL customs consultation is a quick review of your shipment before dispatch or clearance: documents, HS code, EORI and the right procedure. Instead of guessing, you get a clear list of gaps, risks and next steps – in English or Polish.
We help businesses and individuals importing or exporting goods between the UK and Poland or the wider EU – with goods classification, EORI numbers, transport documents, ENS and GMR, and choosing the right customs procedure.
What we help with
- Checking what data and documents are needed to get started.
- Sorting out goods classification and the description for the declaration.
- Explaining who is responsible for each stage on the UK and EU sides – exporter, importer, haulier or customs representative.
- Checking whether preferential origin under the TCA can apply to goods moving between the EU and the UK, and what it requires.
- Assessing whether direct import, T1 transit or a special procedure works best.
- Preparing an action plan for a one-off case or ongoing support.
When a consultation has the biggest impact
- Before your first import or export to the UK.
- When the goods need to move quickly but the documents aren't finalised yet.
- When sales, the freight forwarder and the customer have different assumptions about responsibility (e.g. Incoterms DAP vs DDP).
- When you want to check documents before clearance instead of fixing them afterwards.
How we work
- You send us the documents or describe the specific problem.
- We check where the gaps are and which points need confirming against HMRC or EU sources.
- We point you in the right direction and set out the order of steps.
- You get straightforward feedback on what to prepare next – and if you wish, we take over the clearance itself.
What to prepare before getting in touch
- A commercial invoice or the goods data.
- A packing list and transport document, if already available.
- Company details, recipient details and the transport plan.
- Whether the matter concerns import, export, transit or general advice.
Useful reading before a consultation
- What customs clearance for imports into the UK looks like
- EORI number: the first step before a customs declaration
- Goods classification and HS codes
- Direct and indirect customs representation – liability
- Export to the UK: documents and the process
We are a customs agency registered in CDS with a UK EORI number; import clearance in Poland is handled by our sister brand easyclearance.pl.
Related services
- Import and export clearance – CDS declarations for imports and exports.
- T1 transit – moving goods from the UK to the EU with clearance at destination.
- Special procedures – suspending or reducing duty for processing, warehousing and temporary admission.
Got a specific shipment? Send us the contact form or message us on WhatsApp – if you attach the documents straight away, we can point out the first step sooner.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does a customs consultation cost?
Indicative rates are on our UK customs clearance costs page. For larger projects we quote once we understand the case.
Do I need a GB EORI number to import into the UK?
A business making a UK customs declaration, or on whose behalf one is made, generally needs an EORI number starting with GB. An EU EORI does not replace it – see Does an EU EORI number work in the UK.
Who is liable for errors in a declaration – us or the agent?
It depends on the type of representation. Under indirect representation the agent is jointly liable with the importer; under direct representation liability for the customs debt generally stays with the importer. We agree this at the start.
Are goods bought in the UK automatically duty-free in the EU?
No. The TCA's 0% rate applies only to goods of preferential UK origin, supported by an exporter's statement on origin or the importer's knowledge. Buying goods in the UK does not make them UK-origin.
Do you advise private individuals too?
Yes – for example when bringing a car, motorcycle or machinery from the UK, or when moving house. Scope and documents are agreed case by case.
Contact
Ask about this service
Briefly describe your case — we will reply with a list of documents, timing and a quote.
- We review your situation and list the documents you need
- We prepare the declaration and supporting documents
- We see the goods through to release and close the procedure
Enquiry form
We reply on working days, usually the same day.
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