Johnson Partners Ltd

✅ Making Customs Clearance Simple.
Freight forwarders are involved in all aspects of shipping, including customs clearances. If you are a less experienced shipper, a little information can help relieve pressure and result in a smoother clearance process:

✔ Export and import clearance are separate processes
Clearing goods for export in one country doesn’t automatically mean they’re cleared for import in another. Each country has its own rules and checks—planning ahead avoids surprises.
✔ Delays aren’t always customs-related
Some delays are down to operational issues caused by external circumstances such as weather. However, being prepared for customs in advance is essential.
✔ Duties and taxes vary by country
Every country has its own rules and tariff codes. Knowing your tariff codes for each country helps avoid surprises.
✔ Freight forwarders are partners, not substitutes
They make the process easier, but accurate information from you is key to success.

Tip: The best way to speed up customs? Complete, accurate paperwork and proactive communication. Before shipping, make sure you have an EORI number, and you have ascertained the correct commodity code from HMRC.

Smooth customs = happy customers! 🌍✨

Sometimes cargo goes beyond the ‘general’ category and becomes ‘project cargo.’ This usually means the goods are oversized, extremely heavy, or part of a complex movement that requires coordinating multiple elements at once.

For shipments like these, choosing a freight forwarder with proven project forwarding expertise is essential.

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