British firms that have trading partners in the state of Michigan can import directly to the UK thanks to Barrington Freight’s reliable freight forwarding service. The state is well-known for its production of beverages, automotive sector parts, information technology products and a raft of other manufacturing niches. As such, UK-based firms often want to buy goods from Michigan suppliers but worry about how to go about importing items made there. This is where our expertise in US imports and, more specifically, Michigan imports can make such a difference
To begin with, our service will determine whether using one of the state’s own ports on the lakes is useful or not. These are primarily – although not exclusively – used for cargo freight and raw materials. Manufactured goods, therefore, will often be sent to a port on the eastern seaboard of the US before boarding a vessel to convey them over the North Atlantic to the UK. We’ll use a local haulage firm that has knowledge of the area you need your goods collected from. Our operations team, based in Essex, has the know-how to deal with shipments from all of the major urban centres in Michigan, such as Detroit, Grand Rapids and Lansing. However, we can also arrange for goods to be collected from smaller locations – like Midland, Benton Harbor or Kalamazoo, for instance – and for them to still be handled with the same care and professionalism they deserve.
Importing from michigan (and the other way too)
We have the accreditation with US customs to be able to arrange for the onward transportation of your Michigan imports out of the country. We’ll provide you with updates about the progress of your shipments, too, so you can keep track of what is going on at every stage. Once your imports from Michigan have arrived in the UK, we’ll then ship them directly to your clients or to your warehouse, as preferred. We’ve been importing from Michigan on behalf of UK firms for many years, so call us to find out how we can help your company, as well.
Why Choose Us to Process Michigan Imports?
We have been handling imported goods from Michigan and other Great Lakes states for many years. As such, we can obtain cost-effective local deals with logistical firms. We can also offer you a friendly service that is often a cut above what you would find from other freight forwarding firms. Call today to find out more.
Clear Customs Checks Rapidly When Importing from Michigan
In addition to our first-class freight forwarding operation for Michigan imports, we can also provide British importers with a professional customs clearance service. Make use of this if you want us to handle all of the requirements HMRC places on importers of goods from the US. We can help you to register your company to obtain an EORI number, tell you if and when you need to declare import duty and VAT and even complete your online customs declarations for you. Working alongside our freight forwarders, our customs clearance agents provide a single point of contact for both types of importation services.
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For more information about our services or if you have an unusual load request, reach out to our sales team on 01268 525 444 or email sales@barringtonfreight.co.uk.