What is a customs broker?

A customs broker is a licensed professional who acts on behalf of importers and exporters to ensure goods pass through customs legally and efficiently. HC Customs handles HMRC CDS declarations, compliance, and all necessary documentation so your goods clear customs without delays or penalties.

What customs clearance services does HC Customs provide?

HC Customs provides a full range of customs clearance services including HMRC CDS import and export declarations, Goods Movement References (GMRs), customs advisory and audit assurance, duty drawback claims, and Windsor Framework compliance for Northern Ireland movements.

Does HC Customs offer customs training courses?

Yes. HC Customs offers three professional customs training courses: Export Declaration Completion, Import Declaration Completion, and Customs Declarations for Beginners. Courses are available online and start from £99, with between 17 and 26 lessons per course.

Where is HC Customs based?

HC Customs is based at Ashley Park House, 42-50 Hersham Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 1RZ, United Kingdom. We serve clients across the UK and can be reached by phone on +44 (0) 204 526 5957 or by email at contact@hc-customs.com.

What is post-clearance customs compliance?

Post-clearance compliance refers to the obligations UK importers and exporters have after their goods have cleared customs. HMRC has up to 4 years to audit any customs declaration. HC Customs provides an HMRC audit defence and compliance readiness portal at compliance.hc-customs.com to help businesses maintain records, reconcile CDS declarations, and build evidence packs for HMRC inspection.

Can HC Customs help with HMRC audits?

Yes. HC Customs offers customs advisory and audit assurance services, as well as a dedicated compliance portal at compliance.hc-customs.com where businesses can build HMRC audit defence evidence packs, reconcile declarations against CDS data, and manage their full compliance record.

Does HC Customs handle tax and accounting as well as customs?

Yes. In addition to customs services, HC Customs provides accounts outsourcing, payroll and salary services, and business taxation including corporation tax, year-end accounts, and self-assessment tax returns.

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