Customs clearance London
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around London. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityLondon
- Local time--:--
- AirportsLHR · STN
- Customs authority
- HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
- Customs clearance
- In-house, by our own customs team
- Systems
- UK Global Tariff - CDS
- Importer requirements
- a GB EORI number issued by HMRC
- Airports
- Heathrow (LHR) and Stansted (STN)
- Seaport
- London Gateway, Felixstowe and Tilbury
Customs clearance for London
Ziem Logistics clears customs in the UK in-house. Our own customs team prepares and files every declaration, without sub-agents or outside brokers. Companies in London, especially in finance, pharma, fashion, e-commerce and high-value goods, rely on fast and correct declarations. Heathrow is the UK's largest cargo airport, with most capacity in the bellies of long-haul passenger aircraft.
- Import declarations for LondonDeclarations with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in London.
- Export declarations from LondonExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving the UK.
- RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in the UK: a GB EORI number issued by HMRC.
- Classification and originHS classification, preferential origin and duty estimates before your goods ship.
- Permits and regulated goodsLicences for pharma, food, electrical goods, dual-use items and other regulated products.
- Air and sea arrivalsClearance for cargo arriving at LHR, STN and by sea via London Gateway, Felixstowe and Tilbury.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for London on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in London
Holidays: In the UK, bank holidays (Easter, May, late August) and Christmas to New Year can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Air freight from and to London
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Heathrow (LHR) and Stansted (STN), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
Air freight from and to London → · Freight & customs in the United Kingdom →
Customs clearance in other cities in the United Kingdom
Main lanes from London
The most important connections from the UK, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Customs clearance London: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in London?
Yes. Customs clearance in the UK is handled in-house by our own customs team.
What do importers in London need?
Importers in the UK generally need a GB EORI number issued by HMRC. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Which customs authority is responsible for London?
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Declarations are filed electronically (UK Global Tariff - CDS).
How long does customs clearance take in London?
With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as bank holidays (Easter, May, late August) and Christmas to New Year can add time.
Can you also transport my goods to London?
Yes. We offer air freight via Heathrow (LHR) and Stansted (STN), sea freight via London Gateway, Felixstowe and Tilbury, Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in London?
No. We work directly with the airlines and issue our own air waybills, and we do not use local agents. Where we cannot do it ourselves, we use a few long-standing, trusted partners for road transport and customs, under our procedures. We do not work as an agent for other forwarders: our customers are shippers and consignees.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.