Customs formalities

UK offering:

We have a direct link to the UK tax authority’s declaration systems, enabling us to clear goods for export and import in-house. And we have customs loader badges for all UK ports where we operate, which allows for the electronic arrivals and departures of third-party entries.

Other customs regimes

Additionally, we routinely complete entries which make use of other customs regimes (such as outward processing relief, returned goods relief, ship spares, and low value imports and exports). Our expert team also regularly carries out import and export formalities for licensable and excise goods, goods entering and exiting customs warehouses, goods subject to quota controls, and pipeline imports from the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).

Brokerage teams

Our customs and quayside teams work closely together to provide a seamless solution to the challenges created by Union Customs Code (UCC) changes relating to the UKCS. And by using us as a third-party expert customs broker, you can avoid the need for expensive software that connects to official systems, and save money on in-house training and processing time.

All our brokerage team have the level 2 customs practice and procedure award from the UK Customs Academy, with many also holding the Level 3 and Level 4 awards.

We offer customs brokerage both as a standalone service, and in combination with freight forwarding. And we can arrange for any necessary import duties or VAT to be paid for you without the need for your own deferment account.

Netherlands offering:

Peterson has been an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) in the Netherlands, since 2012. The AEO status means that Peterson is a trusted partner of the European Customs Authorities and has thereby gained benefits including less physical and administrative inspections. This certificate not only guarantees the customs compliance, but also the seamless movement of your goods across international borders by Peterson.