Custom Clearance Export from Dover

Since the UK left the European Union, goods heading to French ports from Dover must be accompanied by an export declaration. In turn, this must be completed correctly or your goods might be held up at Dover and never make their way onto the ferry service you have booked for their onward travel to Calais, Dunkirk and beyond.

Helpfully, the UK government allows you to make use of a customs clearance agent to complete this often complex administrative exercise on your behalf. This is exactly the sort of professional service we offer to exporters who want to trade with their customers via Dover.

Given that Dover is one of the country’s most well-known trading ports, it often surprises exporters how little space there is at the harbour. Consequently, small problems with paperwork can cause a substantial headache if shipments are delayed at the border instead of being loaded onto ferry services. That’s one of the main reasons why you will want to ensure that all of your export declarations are in good order long before your truck or van gets to the port.

Any business that has an EORI number can complete their own consignment declaration, of course, but outsourcing to experts like Barrington Freight often saves time, money and the hassle that comes if in-house errors are made.