Urgent Customs Clearance UK: Released in 24 Hours or Less

Gxpresss UK provides urgent, 24/7 customs clearance from Unit 5, The Summit Centre, Harmondsworth (UB7 0LJ), five minutes from London Heathrow cargo terminals. When shipments are delayed or held, our HMRC-authorised specialists resolve CDS documentation errors and secure port releases within hours across all UK ports and airports, from £45 per declaration.

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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.

Why Choose Gxpresss for Urgent Clearance?

95%

Cleared in 24 hours

24/7

Emergency support

FREE

Heathrow clearance

How We Clear Your Shipment Fast

  1. You call (or chat): you give us the shipment details in 2 minutes
  2. We triage: we find out why the goods are held and which documents are needed
  3. You upload docs: commercial invoice, packing list and certificates
  4. We file (CDS): we submit the declaration to HMRC
  5. HMRC reviews (30 min–2 hours): we escalate through our HMRC contact if needed
  6. Release: your goods are cleared and we arrange collection or delivery

Most shipments complete by step 5 within 24 hours.

Real Examples: How We Cleared Urgent Shipments

Amazon FBA seller: 50 units, 18-hour clearance

Situation: E-commerce seller's FBA shipment arrived Friday afternoon. Delivery window closes Monday. Standard broker quoted 3-4 days.

What we did: Called at 4pm Friday, confirmed documents, filed CDS by 5pm. HMRC released by Saturday 10am. Goods delivered to Amazon warehouse by Monday 9am.

Result: On-time FBA delivery. Avoided late-delivery penalties (£500+).

Fresh fish importer: 3-hour Heathrow clearance

Situation: Norwegian fish shipment at Heathrow. 48-hour shelf life. Standard hold: 18 hours. Importer losing margin.

What we did: Pre-cleared with DEFRA, scheduled inspection for 9am, filed CDS by 8:30am. Released 11am same day.

Result: 3-hour hold vs 18-hour standard. Goods stayed fresh. No spoilage loss.

Container demurrage at Felixstowe

Situation: Container at Felixstowe, 5 days in hold. Demurrage accumulating (£50/day). Wrong HS code from shipper.

What we did: Identified HS code error within 1 hour. Reclassified. Resubmitted amendment to CDS. HMRC released by next morning.

Result: Saved £750 in demurrage. Amendment fee: £60. ROI: 12.5x.

Urgent customs clearance FAQ

How long does customs clearance take?

Standard: 1–3 working days. Gxpresss urgent: 24 hours (95% success rate). Same-day clearance available for perishables and critical cargo.

What's the cost of urgent customs clearance?

Urgent handling: £50–150 depending on complexity. Base broker fee: from £45. Free Heathrow clearance for first-time food importers. Call for exact quote.

Can you clear my shipment tonight/this weekend?

Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency support. After-hours clearance (nights/weekends) incurs a premium fee (£75–150). Call +44 207 993 6953 or use emergency chat.

My declaration was rejected—how fast can you fix it?

Typical turnaround: 2 hours for HS code amendments. We refile the corrected declaration same day. Cost: £30–60 amendment fee (vs 3–5 day delay with standard broker).

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