Customs Clearance Services
Customs clearance services manage the paperwork, declarations, and compliance required to move goods across international borders. AmWorld’s in-house certified customs clerks handle every step electronically through HMRC’s Customs Declaration Service (CDS), so your shipments clear customs without delays. Combined with our Deferment account for Import Duty and VAT, we keep your goods moving even when the paperwork is complex.
What AmWorld’s customs clearance services cover
A full customs clearance service does more than file a single declaration. Our certified customs clerks handle every part of the process, so you don’t need to coordinate between multiple agents or chase paperwork. AmWorld covers:
- Import and export declarations filed electronically through HMRC’s Customs Declaration Service (CDS)
- All customs clearance paperwork prepared and submitted for each consignment
- Deferment account so Import Duty and VAT can be paid on account, keeping your goods moving through the port
- Container devanning at the destination port, with goods cleared, sorted, and forwarded
- Dedicated account manager as a single point of contact for every shipment
Our customs clearance is built into our international courier and logistics and global freight forwarding services, so every shipment we move clears through the same in-house team handling the paperwork.
Where we handle customs clearance
AmWorld operates from hubs in Colnbrook, on the Heathrow doorstep, and Southampton on the south coast. Proximity to Heathrow means inbound and outbound air freight can be cleared quickly through our in-house customs team, keeping clearance and shipment management under one roof. For shipments arriving by sea or going overseas, our network of strategic partners coordinates clearance on both sides of the border, giving you a single point of contact throughout. The result is fewer hand-offs, fewer delays, and one team accountable from collection to clearance to onward delivery.
Industries we support
We provide customs clearance for importers and exporters across:
- Technology and finance — IT equipment, hardware, and regulated electronics
- Gaming and entertainment — international launches, review units, and event materials
- Retail and luxury — high-value stock, seasonal collections, and pop-up materials
- Marketing and advertising — campaign assets, trade show stands, and brand activation kits
- Art logistics — fine art moving between galleries, exhibitions, fairs, and private collectors
Speak to AmWorld about your customs clearance
Tell us what you’re importing or exporting, where it’s coming from or going to, and our team will handle the customs clearance from end to end. Get in touch with AmWorld today.
FAQs
Can AmWorld handle customs clearance and paperwork for international shipments?
Yes. Our in-house certified customs clerks take care of all customs clearance and paperwork through HMRC’s Customs Declaration Service (CDS), so your international shipping is smooth and compliant.
Do you handle both import and export customs clearance?
Yes. We process declarations for both inbound and outbound shipments, and coordinate with our global partners to manage clearance at the destination.
Do you offer a Deferment account for Import Duty and VAT?
Yes. We offer the use of our Deferment account, so Import Duty and VAT can be paid on account rather than holding up your goods at the port.
Which countries do you provide customs clearance services for?
Our customs clerks handle UK customs clearance through HMRC’s CDS system for imports and exports. For overseas customs procedures, our global network of partners coordinates clearance at the destination country.
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