Customs clearance and freight for automotive parts, components and complete vehicles, planned around the just-in-time schedules that car plants run on.
We clear CKD and SKD kits, deliver time-critical parts to the line and bring in complete vehicles with the type approval paperwork they need.
Many automotive parts pay zero duty under the UK-EU TCA when the rules of origin documents are correct. We prepare those documents as part of the clearance, supporting cross-border automotive supply chains including scheduled trailers for exporting from the UK to Germany.
The rules we deal with on automotive imports:
For vehicle imports we handle the customs entry and the VCA type approval paperwork, and help with DVLA registration.
We prepare rules of origin documents under the UK-EU TCA and other free trade agreements so your components get the preferential duty rate.
We check that automotive chemicals, coatings and components meet UK REACH and environmental standards.
We help with the documents needed to import recycled automotive materials and components under the ELV directive.
How we move automotive freight:
Car transporters move finished vehicles from port to dealer with the bodywork protected.
Precision parts are packed and labelled so they arrive in the condition they left.
Deliveries timed to your production schedule to avoid costly line stoppages.
Sequencing and kitting, so components arrive in the order the assembly line uses them.
Certifications relevant to automotive shipments:
We took over UK customs clearance and logistics for an automotive business, which reduced their delays and improved their compliance.
Discuss Your RequirementsOn-time delivery rate
Common questions about automotive shipping and customs.
Tell us your production schedule and the parts you import, and we will plan the clearance around it. Book a free call or ask for a quote.
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