UK Customs Declarations — CDS Import and Export Entry Filing

Gxpresss UK provides HMRC-authorised customs declaration and entry filing from Unit 5, The Summit Centre, Harmondsworth (UB7 0LJ), five minutes from London Heathrow. We submit import declaration and export declaration filings through CDS across all UK container ports and airports, with standard entries from £45 and £0 brokerage for Heathrow air cargo.

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GXPRESS SOLUTIONS LTD · registered in England No. 11371417 · clearing UK freight since 2018. Based at Unit 5, The Summit Centre, Skyport Drive, Harmondsworth, UB7 0LJ. Direct CDS entries filed across all UK ports.

What a CDS Declaration Covers

Gxpresss files import and export declarations directly into the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) for traders moving goods through all 26 UK seaports and 6 international cargo airports. Standard import entries start at £45, alongside export declarations, simplified and supplementary entries, and out-of-charge releases. Looking for the service rather than the paperwork? See our customs broker service.

From London Heathrow (where air freight customs clearance is included at £0) to Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway, and Dover, we pre-lodge declarations 24/7, calculate the duty and manage Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA).

Our dedicated customs compliance team audits commercial documentation, resolves commodity classification questions across 17,000+ UK Trade Tariff codes, and coordinates Port Health (IPAFFS) inspections so your goods are not left on the quay running up demurrage.

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Why Traders File Their Declarations Through Gxpresss

What UK traders get when their CDS entries are lodged by our declaration team.

Fast Processing

Same-day customs clearance for urgent shipments.

Full Compliance

100% HMRC compliant declarations, kept up to date as the rules change.

Cost Optimisation

Correct tariff classification to minimise duty payments legally.

Dedicated Support

A named customs specialist looks after your account.

How It Works

How it works, step by step:

1

Document Collection

We gather all necessary paperwork including commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin from you or your supplier.

2

Commodity Classification

We assign the correct HS tariff codes to your goods, which sets the right duty rate and keeps you within UK trade rules.

3

HMRC Declaration

We submit the declaration to HMRC through our direct trader interface and handle the entry processing and duty payment.

4

Clearance & Release

Once cleared, we coordinate the release of your goods and arrange onward delivery to your specified destination.

Customs Clearance Process

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our customs clearance services.

Standard customs clearance typically takes 1-3 hours once all documentation is received. For straightforward shipments with correct paperwork, we can often achieve same-day clearance. Complex goods requiring additional checks may take 1-2 business days.

You will typically need a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or airway bill, certificate of origin (if applicable), and any product-specific licences or certificates. Gxpresss will advise you on the exact requirements for your specific goods.

Customs clearance fees vary depending on the complexity of your shipment, the number of commodity codes, and any additional services required. Most UK agents charge £50–£150 per import declaration; our customs broker services start at £45, and Gxpresss includes clearance free for Heathrow air freight. See the full UK customs clearance cost guide → | Find a customs agent UK →

Yes, we handle customs clearance for a wide range of goods including general merchandise, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food products, electronics, automotive parts, and more. We have specialist knowledge in regulated and controlled goods.

If your goods are held for inspection or additional checks, we deal with HMRC and Border Force on your behalf to get them released, and keep you updated throughout.

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