Customs Services

Import / Export & Customs Clearance

Efficient Import & Export Solutions

Bercianu Spedition delivers streamlined customs clearance services designed to keep international shipments moving without delays. Every process is handled with precision, transparency, and full regulatory compliance.

Operating across the UK, Europe, Ireland, and Northern Ireland, our customs specialists manage documentation, declarations, and coordination with transport operations to ensure smooth border crossings and predictable transit times.

Customs Clearance Import & Export Documentation

Documents required for smooth cross-border clearance

Clear documentation reduces delays, prevents rejections, and keeps deliveries on schedule. Below is a structured checklist used by our team for UK & EU movements, including Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Trade lanes supported

Typical customs movements handled by our team.

UK ⇄ EU
Import & export declarations and document coordination.
UK ⇄ Ireland
Documentation support aligned to transport schedules.
UK ⇄ Northern Ireland
NI-specific requirements and supplementary procedures where applicable.
Example EU countries covered
Germany France Netherlands Belgium Spain Italy Austria Poland Czech Republic Slovakia Hungary Romania
Coverage can extend further across the EU depending on route and shipment profile.

Core import & export documents

Fundamental paperwork used for most shipments.

  • Commercial Invoice
    Shipper/consignee details, goods description, value, currency, and Incoterms.
  • Packing List
    Packages, weights, dimensions, number of pieces, and detailed contents.
  • Transport Document
    CMR (road), Bill of Lading (sea), or Air Waybill (air), depending on the mode.
  • EORI Number
    Required for businesses importing or exporting within the UK and EU.

UK & EU customs documentation

Documents that support declarations and compliance checks.

  • Import / Export Customs Declaration
    Submitted to UK or EU customs authorities based on route and procedure.
  • Proof of Origin
    Certificate of Origin or supplier declaration, when applicable.
  • Incoterms Confirmation
    Clarifies responsibility for duties, VAT, and transport costs between parties.

Additional documents

Requested depending on commodity, value, or regulatory status.

  • Authorisation / Power of Attorney
    Allows customs representation on your behalf where required.
  • Commodity Codes (HS Codes)
    Used to calculate duty, VAT, and identify applicable controls.
  • Licences / Permits
    For regulated or restricted goods (where applicable).
  • Insurance Certificate
    If cargo insurance is arranged and documentation is required.

Northern Ireland specific

Documentation for movements involving Northern Ireland.

  • UK Internal Market / NI Trade Documentation
    Required for movements involving Northern Ireland, depending on goods and route.
  • Supplementary Declarations
    Where applicable under UK–NI trade rules and procedures.

How it works

Simple workflow designed to avoid delays.

1
Send shipment details
Invoice, packing list, route and delivery timeline.
2
Document review
Checks for accuracy, HS codes, origin and Incoterms.
3
Declaration & clearance
Submission and monitoring through the customs process.
4
Release & movement
Aligned with transport to keep transit predictable.