Import Engines and Other Car Parts Successfully
Choosing Barrington Freight for importing automotive parts ensures efficient, cost-effective deliveries from the EU and the rest of the world to the UK. Our expert team handles customs processes seamlessly, reducing delays and administrative hassles.
- Tailored Freight Solutions, Including Road, Air, and Sea Transport
- Customs Clearance Support
- Professional Experienced Team
- Business-to-Business Deliveries
- Competitive Rates
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Importing Auto Parts
At Barrington Freight, we specialise in arranging the transit of automotive industry parts, providing comprehensive logistics solutions from Europe and other global regions known for their carmaking capacity, such as Mexico, China, USA, Japan, Korea and, increasingly, India. Our services are designed to ensure efficiency, reliability and cost-effectiveness, helping you keep your supply chain smooth and uninterrupted whenever you need to import auto parts.
Our global reach allows us to source and import parts from leading manufacturers across Europe, Asia and beyond. Whether you need to import car parts from Germany, car components from Japan or engines from Italy, we have the connections and experience to facilitate smooth and timely imports.
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get your business ready to import auto parts
To import car parts into the UK, you will need a 12-digit Economic Operator Registration and Identification Number (EORI) starting with GB. To get an EORI number, your business needs to “be established”, meaning it must have premises based in the UK. These premises can be:
- A registered office
- A central headquarter
- A permanent business establishment
Your firm will need an EORI number to use HMRC’s customs systems, such as the Customs Handling of Imports and Export Freight (CHIEF), whenever you import engines or other car assemblies from overseas. The business exporting car parts to you will need to submit an export declaration in their country and possess the necessary licences or certificates to export to the UK. Therefore, you must make sure your seller is certified to export from their country. We can help with all these issues, ideal for any UK business that wants to import auto parts but which has never done it before.
Import Car Parts: Transit Options
ROAD FREIGHT TO IMPORT AUTO PARTS FROM EUROPE
When importing car parts, auto parts, and engines from the EU, choosing the right road haulage option is crucial for balancing cost, speed, and reliability. Several options are available:
- Groupage: This cost-effective method consolidates smaller shipments from multiple customers into a single truck. Groupage is a good way to import car parts cost-effectively, though it may have slightly longer transit times due to the additional handling and multiple stops.
- Standard Road Freight: This option provides a direct and efficient route, ensuring faster delivery times and reducing the risk of damage or loss. It is particularly useful for bulk orders of auto parts and engines from manufacturers like BMW, Fiat and Peugeot.
- Express Delivery: For urgent or high-value shipments, express delivery services using Sprinter vans offer the fastest road transport option, ideal for manufacturing plants in northern France, such as those owned by Renault or Stellantis, for example.
Get in touch with our team of professionals today to discuss our delivery options.
SEA FREIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR IMPORTING CAR SPARES FROM NON-EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
For suppliers outside of Europe, such as car makers like Daewoo or Hyundai in South Korea or auto assembly manufacturers in the USA, such as Visteon or Nexteer Automotive, for example, containerised shipping is often preferable. Here are some sea freight options we can help you with when you import auto parts from non-European countries:
- Full Container Load (FCL): Ideal for large shipments, FCL involves booking an entire container for your goods. This option ensures that your car parts are not mixed with those of other importers, providing greater security and reducing handling time.
- Less than Container Load (LCL): This option is suitable for smaller shipments that do not require a full container. Your auto parts are consolidated with other shipments, sharing space and costs. While this is cost-effective, it may involve longer transit times.
Ask us for a no-obligation quotation to import car parts with tried-and-tested methods that are reliable, competitive and professionally managed from start to finish.
AIR FREIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR IMPORTING CAR PARTS AND ENGINES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
For suppliers outside of Europe, such as car manufacturers in Thailand, Taiwan, or the USA, using commercial and cargo airlines is a highly efficient method due to its speed and reliability. Here are some air freight options we can assist you with when importing auto parts and engines into the UK:
- Commercial Airline Cargo: Ideal for smaller and more frequent shipments, commercial airlines offer quick and regular flights, ensuring your car parts and engines arrive promptly. This option provides flexible scheduling and frequent departures, making it suitable for urgent deliveries.
- Dedicated Cargo Airlines: For larger or bulkier shipments, dedicated cargo airlines provide specialised services to handle heavy and oversized auto parts. These airlines are equipped to manage large volumes with enhanced security and efficiency, ensuring your goods are well-protected throughout the journey.
Contact us for a no-obligation quotation to import car parts and engines using our reliable, competitive, and professionally managed air freight solutions from start to finish.
REQUIREMENTS
Import Requirements for Car Parts
Importing car parts, auto parts or engines directly from overseas can streamline your supply chain and reduce costs, but it also involves understanding and managing various import requirements.
GET A CUSTOMS AGENT
Most dealers specialising in importing car parts use a freight forwarder as their customs agent. You can hire a freight company to handle customs, such as:
- Customs Agent or Brokers,
- Air freight operator,
- Road freight courier,
- Sea freight company.
A specialist freight forwarder can act for you, either as a direct or indirect representative, but they cannot work on your behalf without written instructions from you. Keep in mind that, if the need arises, HMRC will ask for evidence of authorisation. To fill a declaration on your behalf your courier will need proof of origin, a detailed description of the consignment, the appropriate licence, and your EORI number.
Provide Accurate Documentation
Accurate documentation is also crucial for a smooth process when you import auto parts to the UK. Essential documents include:
- Commercial Invoice: Detailing the transaction between you and the seller.
- Packing List: Outlining the contents of the shipment.
- Bill of Lading: As proof of shipment.
- Certificate of Origin: To verify the origin of the goods, which affects the duty rate.
- Import Declaration: Submitted to HMRC.
Commodity Code and Value of Goods
Commodity Codes: When you import engines or other car parts, you must use the right commodity coding on your online declarations and importation paperwork.
Whether you submit a full declaration or a simplified declaration, you will need commodity codes to determine the rate of duty payable. You can find the commodity codes for importing automotive parts in the tariff tool, which will help you complete import declarations and other paperwork and pay the right duty and VAT. Before searching for commodity codes, its best to have some details at hand such as:
- The type of product, e.g. Car parts
- Purpose of the product,
- The material used to make it and
- The way it is packaged.
The following are general guidelines for importing auto parts. Many common car parts fall under Chapter 87 of the HS tariff code. For example:
- To import brakes and servo-brakes use code 8708300000,
- For gearboxes and parts, code 8708400000,
- For road wheels, parts and accessories enter code 8708700000,
- To Import suspension shock-absorbers, code 8708803500 and
- To bring in steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes use code 8708943500.
For accurate classification, always refer to the latest tariff code updates or contact us.
UK Regulations: If you import car parts that are sub-standard or that don’t meet safety regulations, your business could face penalties and the goods may even be impounded.
Paying VAT and Customs Duty
After your specialist freight forwarder gets your car parts through the border, you will need to pay duty to have them released into free circulation or warehouse storage. HMRC allows you to pay customs duty, excise duty and VAT in several ways. You can use the flexible accounting system to pay by card, cheque or bank transfer, or use Direct Trade Input(DTI). If you have a duty deferment account, you can delay payment until an agreed future date.
- VAT: Value Added Tax applies to not only the cost of the car spares you import but to their, shipping and insurance costs, as well.
- Customs Duty: This varies based on the product classification under the UK Global Tariff (UKGT). For example, car parts generally attract a duty rate of 4.5% but this level can be affected by the origin country.
Effortless Auto Parts Import: Fast, Reliable, and Cost-Effective Solutions with Barrington Freight
Choosing Barrington Freight for importing auto parts guarantees a friendly, honest, and cost-effective experience. As experts in quick deliveries to the UK, Europe, and worldwide, we handle everything from commercial deliveries to manufacturer exports. Our express vehicles provide 24-hour road freight service, strategically operating near the M25 for efficient service in London and beyond. Trust Barrington Freight for reliable, efficient, and affordable service. Contact us today for a quote and experience seamless auto parts importation.
