Cost-effective imports to Dover
The Port of Dover is one of the most strategically important ports for UK importers since it serves as the principal route for cargo-laden lorries entering the country from continental Europe.
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Custom Clearance Import to Dover
In fact, 2.6 million commercial vehicles make their way through the port every year and the fact that the UK has now left the European Union’s Customs Union is not having a very big impact on the amount of traffic the port sees. However, as anyone who has ever travelled through the port as a passenger will know, there is very little space at Dover. As such, even small delays in processing paperwork can lead to big headaches down the line.
This is why having a customs clearance agent with specialist knowledge of the Port of Dover can be so beneficial when importing goods from Europe. It does not matter whether the consignment started its journey within the EU’s borders or from further afield, for example, Norway or Turkey, either. Regardless of where they are from, all commercial goods entering the UK through Dover must be signed-off by HMRC. If you don’t have your paperwork in good order, then your business will suffer from needless delays, extra costs and even the burden of a full HMRC audit of your commercial activities, in the worst cases.
Helpfully, Barrington Freight is here to deal with import customs clearances throughout the UK, including our extensive expertise with the Port of Dover.
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Freight Forwarding and Dover Customs Clearance Agent Services Combined
Before asking why you might turn to such a trusted freight forwarding firm as Barrington Freight for customs clearance agency work at Dover, it is worth stating that these are two separate services. In other words, it is quite easy for British importers to book a freight forwarding service for their inbound goods without obtaining a customs clearance agent to handle the process when their delivery first arrives in the UK. Likewise, some customs clearance agents only do clearing work but offer no freight forwarding services.
The good thing about the Barrington Freight operations team is that we deal with everything under one roof. In short, we can manage the entire importation process for you from endpoint to endpoint. We will make sure you get value for money with the haulier you use as well as ensure your customs declarations and other consignment paperwork are in good order so that HMRC has no reason to question it, delay your import or impound your goods. With a team of experienced professionals who know about the workings of the Port of Dover and HMRC well, there is no better choice for customs clearance work than Barrington Freight. We have the know-how to make sure all post-Brexit imports from continental Europe are handled professionally.
We are friendly, easy to work with, honest and we do not charge the earth.
We have an in-depth knowledge of the commodity codes, the duty declarations and the VAT that may be payable for imports that are made into the UK via Dover. Furthermore, we’re registered with the border agencies in France and at home, as all customs clearance agents should be. Why not call on 01268 978660 or email sales@barringtonfreight.co.uk today?
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2023-11-14
The guys at Barrington are brilliant! I've used them for my shipments for around 12 years now and they never let you down. Always happy to help with anything!
David Darrock
2023-11-10
Barrington Freight are extremely helpful and professional, promptly answering any questions or queries. Communication from them has been great and they have taken the difficulty out of importing freight.
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2023-11-01
Our business is the supply of high end luxury furniture and as such we rely on Barrington Freight to provide a 5* delivery service which they have done time and time again.
Reliable, friendly and efficient sums up this great approachable freight forwarding business.
Krishan Dhillon
2023-11-01
10/10, dealt with everything start to finish. Customer service was friendly and helpful
Sharmane Barrett
2023-10-20
We had a last minute request and Lee was fantastic in helping us to arrange transportation and facilitate delivery from Europe, very quickly with no hiccups. I would highly recommend.
Simon Edgecombe
2023-10-16
HAVING USED MANY SHIPPERS TO IMPORT OUR GOODS FROM THE USA (NONE OUTSTANDING) I DECIDED THIS TIME TO HAVE A SEARCH AROUND TO SEE IF I COULD FIND A BETTER OPTION. I FOUND BARRINGTON FREIGHT AFTER EMAILING MANY OTHERS, SOME OF THEM (UPS,DHL,FEDEX) SIMPLY TOOK SO LONG TO CONTACT ME, THAT IT BECAME STUPID, SIMON AT BARRINGTON CAME BACK TO ME VIRTUALLY STRAIGHT AWAY WITH A VERY GOOD PRICE, ALSO GOOD SHIPPING TIMES. NOW A SERVICE IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE RESULTS, AND THEY WERE AS GOOD AS THEIR WORD. HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND THEM AND SIMON AT BARRINGTON FREIGHT WILL BE THE FIRST PERSON WE GO TO NEXT TIME, WELL DONE!!
Emir Danial
2023-09-26
Brilliant EXW freight forwarding services from China to the UK. Professionally done, readily available for support, and our shipments were trackable. There were last minute issues on regards to customs clearance and redirecting of goods that we take responsibility for, but with their quick action, we were able to swiftly solve it all in much less than 24hrs. Fantastic experience working with Simon and his team, will continue to engage them for the foreseeable future. Thanks again Simon and the BF team!
Tom Gilbey
2023-09-18
Barrington Freight was brilliant from start to finish. We had a very good shipping experience with them.
Dean Marsh
2023-09-09
What a superb company especially Simon Poole the agent who handled all my inquiries even worked over weekend to clear and arrange for my items to be removed from airline shed to save us storage charges Then when there were a little issue with the airline loosening items he dealt with it very quickly. We will only use him for our import Clearence’s now
Tilly H
2023-08-10
I highly recommend Barrington freight. Simon could not do enough for me and as a first time user of freight services I was anxious. Simon guided me smoothly through the whole process from start to finish. I am beyond pleased with the service I was given.
