Customs Clearance - Import & Export Specialists

Let us simplify all of your import and export needs with ease.

Are you finding the business of importing and exporting your goods complicated, difficult and bureaucratic? 
We’ll unravel this complicated area with our expertise and without burdening your in-house resources.

Qualified Experts in All Manner of Goods and Procedures Globally

Highly competent customs agents are right here to support you with every aspect of importing, exporting and transiting of your goods.

Keeping You Audit Compliant

We draw on trade expertise across a range of audit compliance advice to keep our clients safe and secure from incorrect and unwanted accounting issues.

A Green Routing at the time of goods movement does not always mean audit compliance.

On Point Consultation, Training and Declarations

We offer professional support and training to guide you through the intricacies of importing, exporting and transiting of your valuable goods.

About Us

Any part of the world is a mere stone’s throw away so why not take advantage of that to progress and positively sustain your business for success?

Customs is fraught with all sorts of complications and can be extremely daunting.  Rest assured we are here to simplify and streamline all of that for you.

If you struggle with importing, exporting or transiting your goods and if it is having an impact on your livelihood and wellbeing, you have landed on the right page.  We have the expertise to get the job done, and done well. We’ll take the sting out of it all to ensure that your goods arrive and leave on time without hidden duties, needless delays and unnecessary frustration.

We are a qualified and experienced customs clearance agency who are highly skilled consultants, Trainers, Mentors and Declarants in moving all manner of goods globally;  From vehicles to building materials, from Agri machinery to foodstuffs and absolutely everything else in between, let us organise the movement of your precious goods in an efficient manner whilst keeping you audit compliant and so that you can put your energy into your area of expertise.

As part of our portfolio, we are trusted Mentors with Local Enterprise Office, Intertrade Ireland and Network Ireland.

Our Offerings Include:

Irish Import and Export, Entry Summary & UK Import and Export Declarations Customs and Audit Compliance – Tariff Classification and Commodity Codes – Duties and Charges – Regulations, Restrictions, Authorisation and Documentation Requirements – Rules of Origin – Incoterms – Temporary Imports and Exports – Inward and Outward Processing – Transfer of Residence – Pre-Boarding Notifications (PBNs) – UK Goods Movement References (GMRs) – Common Health Entry Documents (CHEDs) – Application for Certification for Export of Agri and Restricted Goods – International shipping & routing options – TAN Account Facilities.

Office

+ 353 404 32171

Out of Hours

+ 353 86 2448753
we accept paypal

What we do for you

We offer Professional Customs Solutions, Consultation, Support, Training and Declarations tailored to your specific needs.

We will walk you through the Importing & Exporting of your precious goods from start to finish. With us you will be in a safe pair of hands and will save valuable time, effort and money.

Leave it to us to process the paperwork, communicate with the Authorities, get your goods to the right place at the right time and you rest assured that you are audit compliant.

Services We Provide

Import, Export and Transit Declarations

Complimentary Audit Compliance Check

Entry Declarations for Safety & Security

Commodity Codes and Rule of Origin Direction and Advice

Obligations for SPS and Controlled Goods

Invoicing and Documentation Requirements

Customs & Excise Duties & Charges

Logistics Guidance

Duties and VAT Obligations

Customs Compliance Rules

Incoterms Advice

Health Entry Declarations for Agri Goods & Foodstuffs

How We Work

Consult, Train, Audit, Mentor and Declare. We tailor expert advice and direction so that our clients fully understand the customs process specific to their particular goods.  We aim to keep our clients audit compliant with a robust awareness of their obligations and responsibilities to include any duties, charges and VAT obligations that may be applied.
Quote. Costs are geared to processing the advice and documentation for your goods, the process involved and supplied prior to beginning the job.
Explore. Documentation and particulars necessary for the goods and the procedure to ensure that everything is correct and proper.  Alongside keeping our clients audit compliant we address and eliminate any needless delays and costs to ensure the goods move efficiently.
Research. Delving into the particular requirements of importing/Exporting goods and establishing that you, your documentation, product information and codes are in order for processing and acceptance by Customs.
Advise. Make certain that your goods will arrive at your door in an efficient fashion whilst verifying that you are 100% audit compliant.
Complete. Supplying of all of the final documentation for your files so that you adhere to your accounting obligations with Revenue.
Price. Once declarations are submitted and routing is received you will be invoiced.

“Globalization is a fact because of technology, because of an integrated global supply chain, because of changes in transportation, and we’re not going to be able to build a wall around that.”

Barack Obama

“Customs is a complicated matter and can be extremely daunting but we are here to simplify and streamline it all for you. Customs requirements are neither 9 to 5 nor Monday to Friday, so neither are we.”
Melissa Carroll
Lead Consultant
11
12
3
7
10
8
6
9
1
cobart

Latest News

Our Customs Health Checks – Keeping You Audit Compliant and Safe:

Last week a clients asked me to carry out an audit on historic import declarations to ensure their compliance.  I uncovered several glaring issues with their invoicing and declaration practices which were worrying but now at least, could be addressed and rectified. These findings serve as a critical reminder of how incomplete or incorrect documentation…

Negating Unnecessary Costs When Importing.

As a member of the EU, Ireland benefits from several preferential trade agreements (PTAs).  This allows businesses to import goods from partnering countries where reduced or zero rated tariffs/duties have been agreed. These agreements are designed to encourage trade between affiliated countries by lowering costs and simplifying customs procedures.  In addition, PTAs often include provisions…

Know Before You Import:

All goods coming from outside of the EU must be formally declared with any due charges paid in order to clear them.  Declarations are legal documents which contain all of the information about the product and its arrival must be audit compliant and are electronically uploaded to Revenue for clearance purposes. With this in mind,…

Importing Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Products into Ireland

Since Brexit, importing SPS products such as animals, plants, food, feed and even second-hand farm machinery from the UK into Ireland has become more complex, requiring compliance with EU standards.  This comes about because the UK no longer adheres to EU standards in how they manage their environment.  As a result, Irish importers must meet…

What’s What When Returning Imported Goods: A Guide for Novices

If you’ve imported goods from the UK and subsequently discovered they’re faulty, incorrect, or that they just don’t meet your expectations, there are key steps to follow to ensure a smooth return and recovery of any duties or VAT you paid on import. 1. Clarify your Supplier’s Return Policy Confirm the return policy with the…

Don’t Let the Fear of Exporting Put You Off!

I delivered a mentoring session today to a client whose business is beginning to outgrow the Irish B2C market. While she’s very excited about expanding, she’s also highly apprehensive about the complexities of exporting. Customs procedures should never be a barrier to progress but it’s important that traders fully understand the process alongside their legal…

Why You Need Customs Specialists Who Know Their Stuff  

Let’s face it, importing and exporting goods isn’t for the faint-hearted. Whether you’re moving a mountain of machinery or a single crate of coffee, there’s always the impending spectre of customs procedures, tariffs, and regulations ready to upend you.  Enter customsagent.ie.  The ultimate Customs Specialists. We’ve got the know-how, the experience, and the determination to…

Navigating the World of Customs Clearance with Ease and Expertise

Let’s be honest, customs clearance and international trade isn’t the most exciting topic in the world and can seem like a labyrinth of rules, regulations, and acronyms that make your head spin. That’s where I come in. With years of hands-on experience, I make the complicated world of customs clear, engaging, and, dare I say,…

Where to Begin with Importing and Exporting:

Trading outside of the EU it can seem daunting, however with careful planning and the right resources, it is all very possible and can open up significant opportunities for you and your business.    The importer is the liable party so it is vital to have a solid grasp of the fundamental concepts to determine the…

Have Your Goods Been Held Hostage by Irish Customs: A Tale of Tariffs, Tea, and Tears.

So, you’ve done it again. You’ve ordered something from the UK. You clicked “Buy Now” in a flurry of enthusiasm, dreaming of that lovely teapot, the perfect set of golf clubs, or maybe just a bulk order of digestive biscuits because, well, who doesn’t need 500 packs? You patiently waited, tracking your parcel’s journey across…

A Green Routing Doesn’t Mean Audit Compliance.

Beware the rationale that you are audit compliant simply because your goods have been Green Routed to move through a border.  Products are often given the go ahead based on information declared and which on the face of it looks legitimate however, errors and misdeclarations lie therein rendering these declarations noncompliant. The word customs agent…

Obligations as Part of the Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Obligations for Importing and Exporting

Importing & Exporting Goods

The import/export process.

Commodity Codes Explained

Learn all about commodity codes.

The Brexit Effect on Economy.

According to the CSO, imports from Great Britain decreased by €906 million.

Let's Connect

OUR MAIN OFFICE

Wicklow, Ireland

PHONE NUMBERS

+ 353 404 32171 (Office)

MOBILE

+ 353 86 2448753 (Out of Hours)

EMAIL

info@customsagent.ie

Who we are

Customs Agent

  • Wicklow, Ireland
  • + 353 404 32171 (Office)
  • + 353 86 2448753 (Out of Hours)
  • info@customsagent.ie
  • Registered No. 5405687Q

Contact us

 

Contact us