Exporting to Denmark from the UK

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Exporting to Denmark from the UK

Barrington Freight sends cargo transfers daily to the Danish capital and beyond, so exporting to Denmark with us has never been easier. Our fleet ensures your goods arrive fast, and with the experience of our team, we can make Danish exporting straightforward. To get you started on the basics required to export, we have compiled the helpful list below.

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Customs from the UK to Denmark

As a European Union member, Denmark is in the EU trading bloc while the UK no longer is since Brexit, so requirements have changed. An EU and UK EORI (Economic Operator Registration and Identification Number) is mandatory when shipping. Providing these numbers to customs is the only way to clear goods at the borders. If both EORIs are not organised, customs officials will likely hold exported goods at the border, which means your shipment will face delays or, worst case, complete rejection into Denmark. For more, read: What is an EORI Number.

More paperwork is required to ship goods post-Brexit, usually some customs declaration, depending on what goods you ship. Getting this documentation completed properly will be imperative to get your consignment cleared. Shipments that are delayed also accrue fees, adding to your total exporting costs and reducing profit margins. Visit the government advisory page if you would like more information.

REQUIREMENTS

Import Requirements

VAT and Duties

When exporting from the UK to Denmark, duties are calculated as a “third country”, which is any nation outside the bloc. The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement means specific items can be tariff-free if manufactured in the country they originated from. This needs to be proven in a declaration to customs. This same agreement applies to imports/exports to either country but do your research to see if your goods qualify. If they do not, there will likely be additional duties to pay that will need to be considered.

Declarations

Shipping consignments can be uncomplicated if customs declarations are fully filled out and correct, but a single mistake can delay an entire shipment. To avoid your goods getting held at the border by customs with no doubt more duty charges, your paperwork must be correct. You can absolutely complete your own paperwork, but we would always say it is most helpful to hire experts who can help you avoid unnecessary delays and pitfalls.

Licences and Certificates

You will need special licenses and certification to get your goods across the borders and to its destination if the particular item is restricted. Research is vital to determine if you need anything additional for your shipment to avoid being held at the border.

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Importing goods to the UK from Denmark may seem complicated post-Brexit, but with an experienced team on your side, we can manage a stress-free experience for you. For more information about our services or if you have an unusual consignment request, reach out to our sales team on 01268 978660 or email sales@barringtonfreight.co.uk.

Sophie Benge
Sophie Benge
2024-02-06
Joshua at Barrington Freight is friendly and patient. Their service hassle-free and affordable compared to other freight forwarders.
Alex Burton
Alex Burton
2024-02-04
Fantastic service from Barrington Freight. It was our first time exporting goods from the UK and it was very reassuring to have them manage the shipment. The process was made easy and hassle free and Simon was always quick to respond to any queries. I would highly recommend.
Mat Wilkinson
Mat Wilkinson
2024-01-22
these guys are excellent. Incredibly helpful, flexible and friendly- i cant recommend them highly enough- genuinely a brilliant team.
Top Tips
Top Tips
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
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.
Scott Glazebrook
Scott Glazebrook
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
Krishan Dhillon
2023-11-01
10/10, dealt with everything start to finish. Customer service was friendly and helpful
Sharmane Barrett
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
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!!