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Times have changed since Brexit and COVID hit the EU and UK hard. While Brexit means more paperwork, red tape, and customs obligations, COVID has increased imports and exports from the continent, and Barrington Freight is still reliably shipping daily across the channel.
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Importing from EU to the UK
Working with us still makes sending a breeze despite additional regulations, all of which we are happy to help you navigate. Our team is always on standby to ensure importing your goods into the UK from the EU is as straightforward and stress-free as possible and provide a professional service from your shipment.
We always suggest working with a freight company to ensure you understand and fulfil all obligations before sending so your shipment will sail through customs. You will avoid hidden pitfalls in the process that cause delays. Our list below will get you started importing from the EU quickly and easily.
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Customs Requirements: EU to the UK
The European Union requires the use of its own EU EORI when goods leave the country, and the UK version is necessary for the goods to enter the UK. These numbers have additional customs requirements for shipments, and failure to comply with these will mean the consignment will not pass the borders, officials will halt goods, delay delivery, or possibly they will be denied entry to the UK altogether. Visit: What is an EORI number to get started.
Additional paperwork is also needed to get goods to pass through customs, and these declarations are specific to the interests being shipped. The need to complete this documentation correctly cannot be overstated. It is vital that your goods clear customs, and not doing so will mean delayed shipments, accrual of fees, and a cut into your profit margin. Visit the UK government advisory page for further information.
REQUIREMENTS
Import Requirements
Declaration for Customs
Customs declarations must be precisely completed as mistakes will most certainly delay shipment and mean additional charges. You can complete your paperwork yourself, but hiring an expert is always preferable as their extensive experience will save time, energy and money, and they will get things right the first time. We have several experts in-house when you work with Barrington Freight for your consignment.
Duties and VAT
Duties and VAT to the UK from the EU are calculated as any country outside the trading bloc. The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement has allowed some tariff-free items when manufactured in the sender country, so research whether your shipment and cargo qualify.
Licences and Certificates
Special licenses and certification are often required, particularly if your items are on a restricted list you may see goods stuck at the border.
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Importing from Europe to the UK may seem complicated post-Brexit, but working with our experienced team to oversee your shipment will guarantee a stress-free and professional experience every time. 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.
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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.
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
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.
