Customs Clearance Solutions

Whatever the product, origin, destination, or mode of transport, we have the experience and expertise to manage all your import and export customs clearances.

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Custom Bonded Warehousing

194,000 ft2

of port-centric UK bonded warehousing space

Experience

35 years

handling of all customs formalities for importers and exporters

Accreditations

AEOC accredited

we’ve proven competence in all customs processes and compliance

Trained

Customs Academy qualified

team of customs experts

Ensure your Import and Exports are effortless with our customs clearance expertise

Customs clearance can seem like a minefield of HS codes, authorisations and paperwork. To our team, it’s second nature.

As leading import and export agents, we oversee customs formalities across ocean, air and road freight – liaising with customs officials and facilitating the safe, speedy transit of imports, exports and cross-trades in the UK and overseas.

Whatever your cargo – from bulk imports and multiple consignments to antiques, vehicles or large-scale industrial equipment – our specialist team will go the extra mile to help your products reach their final destination smoothly and compliantly.

Our service at a glance

Customs clearance services covering all UK ports and airports
Customs compliance consultancy service available
Facilitating global and EU transit clearance, including the issuance of T1 transit documents
Complete familiarity with regulations and requirements for all imports and exports across all industries and product types
Facilitating movements between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as well as transit movements to or from the Republic of Ireland

Liaising with customs officials
Customs bonded warehouse facilities
Letter of credit processing
Submitting customs declarations
Authorised clearance of restricted, licensable hazardous and dangerous goods (including Section 5)
Bonded transportation through issuance of transit documents (T1, T2 etc)
Advice and support on deferment of duty charges, where required
Dedicated team at London Heathrow seven days a week
Same-day clearance and delivery for e-commerce consignments
Ability to process clearances of Licensable products
Worldwide clearance services on DDP shipments
Duty Deferment account available
Into and Out of Bond Clearance procedures
Authorised to bulk clear multiple consignments under BIRDS (Bulk Import Reduced Data Set)
Managing IPAFFS documentation

Guides

Hemisphere have always delivered a reliable, friendly and honest service. I get regular updates on my shipments, their rates are competitive, and I know the team is only ever a phone call or email away. Everyone at Hemisphere understands how we work, which really helps, and it’s far easier having everything covered by one agent.

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Hemisphere helped to facilitate Toolport’s growth by steamlining their international logistics and providing next day UK delivery service.

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Medical packaging

Joma Jewellery & Katie Loxton

“The staff at HFS have always been understanding, helpful and friendly. It’s clear that they genuinely care about our business, which is important when you want a long-term relationship. We trust HFS to help us look after our customers. ”

Hopax Europe

European Sales & Marketing Director

“The client’s cargo requires careful packing and transportation, ensuring it doesn’t sustain any damage during transit from China to Europe. Our team has built a strong relationship with the company over the years, adapting our services in line with its business growth.”

HFS

Director

“Hemisphere have always delivered a reliable, friendly and honest service. I get regular updates on my shipments, their rates are competitive, and I know the team is only ever a phone call or email away. Everyone at Hemisphere understands how we work, which really helps, and it’s far easier having everything covered by one agent.”

Joma Jewellery & Katie Loxton

Senior Logistics Coordinator, Joma Jewellery & Katie Loxton