International shipping made easy for you
Traders that import goods have the ability to delay duty and VAT payments until goods have actually been released from the warehouse if they use a customs warehouse. This enables businesses to store goods closer to their foreign customers, significantly reducing lead times. Owners operating such warehouses must have authorisation from the UK's HMRC. A customs warehouse can also be used as a depository for imported, as well as exported goods. Import and export is a costly business, and so by using a customs warehouse you can help manage your expenses whilst at the same time maximising profits from the global market.
Advantages of a customs warehouse
Long term storage - Customs warehouses are a good option for long term storage, without the need for you to pay customs duties. In some countries you can even store goods indefinitely. This gives businesses the potential to hit the market with the right product at just the right time. They can also prevent the need for some unnecessary personal travel and can help develop good relationships with trusted partners.
Deferred duties - Keeping goods in a customs warehouse is cost saving. Payment on VAT and other duties can be deferred until the goods leave the warehouse. This saves a lot of money for the importer (up to 25-30% in deferred taxes) whatever they intend to do with the goods, and also provides them with extra time to complete any legal obligations that the goods may require. You can also receive a pledge from the warehouse manager that you will not suffer financial losses.
Store restricted goods - Restricted goods require a great deal of paperwork and legal legwork, which if held in a standard warehouse only have a limited period of time to be completed. A customs warehouse is exempt from this probation period and importers can store their goods for up to five years or more.
Quality preservation and safety - Quality of your goods can be preserved with the help of dry containers, deep freezers and bulk storage facilities when stored in a customs warehouse. Goods are also protected 24 hours a day by security personnel who monitor the warehouse with intelligent security systems such as cameras, barcoding and inventory systems so that all goods are well documented and monitored.
Convenient international shipping - A customs warehouse is convenient for businesses that import goods. You can store goods in the warehouse until you decide to move them, without having to pay any duties.
Being stress-free - If you are storing your goods in a certified customs warehouse, you can help yourself to be stress-free. You can be assured that your goods are safe and secure, with no pressing demands for paperwork or payments. You can keep your products stored for years until demand calls for them, before you release them to the market.
At Jeavons Eurotir, we have a 102,000 sq ft general and bonded customs warehouse, with 24/7 security that meets HMRC standards. We are planning to expand our business by adding an additional 40,000 sq ft in early 2021. That's not all, we are also one of the UK's leading haulage companies and logistics experts, offering services such as freight forwarding UK, moving your consignments to their destinations on time no matter the quantity or size of your goods, or the distance they have to cover.
As a Freight forwarder UK we arrange the entire process from storage through to shipping, and we’ll act on your behalf as an intermediary between sender and transportation services. They can connect with different carriers to get a good deal and choose a route which is most suitable, cost effective, fast and predictable.
What benefits are there to using a freight forwarder UK?
Importing or exporting goods can be hard work, with documentation and regulations that differ from country to country. Employing the services of a freight forwarder UK can help you ease your workload and unburden some of the stress. They are experts in their field and know what paperwork is required during import or export, and know the profusion of customs laws in each country. To summarise, a professional freight forwarder UK can save a lot of time and make the whole process less stressful for you by connecting you with the best transport for your goods at the most affordable rates. If you are a company dealing with international shipping and you are not well versed in the intricacies involved in shipping procedures, why not let professionals handle the transportation for you, knowing that your goods are in the best hands.
You can trust Jeavons Eurotir to provide you with the best and most professional services, combined with comprehensive liability insurance. We take our work very seriously and you can be assured that your shipment is in safe hands. We have been in the business for the past three decades and have very satisfied customers who keep coming back to us. knowing that their trust in us is well placed.
