Freight Forwarding Insights Blog
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How Do You Clear Restricted or Regulated Products
Importing or exporting goods that fall under restricted or regulated categories, such as alcohol, tobacco, or electronics with encryption, requires careful planning. These products are subject to additional rules, licences, and compliance requirements. Working with an...
How Do You Handle Customs Clearance for Perishable Goods
Importing or exporting perishable goods or pharmaceutical products involves more than just moving cargo from one country to another. These goods are often time-sensitive, temperature-controlled, and subject to strict regulations. Ensuring smooth customs clearance is...
What is An Advance Ruling
Importing goods into the UK can be a complex process. One question that often comes up is: “How will HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) classify my goods, and how much duty will I need to pay?” Getting it wrong can result in delays, unexpected costs, or even fines. This...
Free Trade Agreements: How do they affect Customs duty?
For businesses involved in importing or exporting goods, understanding Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) is essential. FTAs can significantly reduce or eliminate customs duties, but only if the rules of origin and other requirements are correctly met. Scanlon Freight helps...
How to avoid customs clearance delays
Delays at customs can cost time, money, and a whole lot of stress, but most of them are easily avoidable with a bit of planning. Here’s how to keep things moving smoothly: https://youtu.be/pkA8EDavO7I Get the documentation right (First Time!) Incorrect or missing...
How long does customs clearance take?
Customs clearance times can vary depending on a few things. The mode of transport, port of entry, type of goods, and how accurate the paperwork is. Below is a breakdown of the timescales you can generally expect: https://youtu.be/6O_2otZUtH4 Air Freight Imports...
What is an EORI number?
If you're importing or exporting goods to or from the UK or EU, there’s one piece of information you must have in place before your shipment hits customs: your EORI number. It’s one of the most common questions we get asked at Scanlon Freight, so here’s everything you...
How much does customs clearance cost?
It’s a question we get asked all the time and the honest answer is, it depends. Not all shipments are the same! The cost of customs clearance can vary based on a few things like where your goods are coming from, what you’re shipping, and how complex the paperwork is....
Why is it important to have a correct commercial invoice?
When it comes to international shipping, your commercial invoice isn’t just a formality, it’s a critical document that determines how smoothly your goods move through customs. A small mistake can lead to delays, fines, and unexpected costs. At Scanlon Freight, we’ve...