Customs Clearance
At Paragon Freight Management, we make customs compliance straightforward and stress-free. With a dedicated, AEO-accredited customs team and deep expertise in post-Brexit procedures, we handle your import and export formalities with precision, helping your goods move swiftly and compliantly—across the UK, the EU, and beyond.
Trusted, Certified Expertise
As an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO), our clients benefit from reduced checks and faster clearances. Our customs specialists receive ongoing training from regulatory bodies to stay up to date with the latest laws, codes, and declarations, so you can focus on running your business—not navigating red tape.
We provide full support for businesses of all sizes, whether you’re moving general freight, specialised goods, or regulated commodities. From duty calculations and commodity code classification to CDS submissions, transit documentation, and VAT solutions, we manage every step of the process.
In an increasingly global economy, trust Paragon Freight Management to handle your customs clearance requirements, allowing you to focus on growing your business.
Import Services
Our expert team handles all UK and EU imports, offering tailored support with:
- SAD & CDS – Complete customs declarations
- ENS / S&S – Entry Summary and Safety & Security submissions
- CFSP / EIDR – Simplified and delayed import entries
- PVA – Postponed VAT Accounting
- GVMS & GMR – For seamless movement through non-inventory linked ports
- Inventory & Non-Inventory Linked Ports – Full compatibility
- CPC Procedures – Home use, IPR, samples, returns, and more
- Deferment Account – Use ours to simplify your duty payment process
We are also registered and experienced in managing additional compliance requirements:
- Forestry Commission – Organising timber inspections
- APHA / CITES – Handling protected species documentation
- DEFRA & IPAFFS – Managing Sanitary & Phytosanitary (SPS) entries
- PBN (Pre-Boarding Notification) – For Irish import coordination
Export Services
We offer comprehensive export solutions across Europe and beyond, including:
- EXS – Exit Summary Declarations
- EAD – Export Accompanying Documents
- ICS2 – Safety & Security declarations for goods entering the EU
- Transit Documentation – T1, T2 raised under our own transit guarantee
- ATA Carnets – Issued and managed in-house for temporary exports
- GVMS – Integrated for efficient UK port processing
- Regime 40 & 42 – Smart border clearances for DDP deliveries across the EU
- Fiscal Representation – Set up French EORI and manage EU VAT returns
- CBAM Compliance – Support with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
- Returns to EU – Via declaration by conduct or oral declaration
- TSS (Trader Support Service) – Assistance with Northern Ireland exports
In an increasingly global economy, trust Paragon Freight Management to handle your customs clearance requirements, allowing you to focus on growing your business.
Customs Warehousing & ERTS
We offer access to ERTS bonded warehouse facilities, allowing you to store goods under customs control until duty is paid or goods are released for distribution.
Global Network, Local Knowledge
Through our global network of trusted partner agents, we leverage local customs knowledge and port-side contacts to ensure your goods move without unnecessary delay or cost—no matter the origin or destination.
Post-Brexit Trade Support
Since January 2021, we’ve been fully equipped to manage the added complexities of UK-EU customs requirements. Our systems, including Multi-Freight software, ensure fast, compliant processing across all channels.
We support all standard requirements for UK-EU movements:
- Customs declarations must be issued before loading
- EORI numbers for both GB and EU
- Correct commodity codes and documentation
- PVA or duty payment solutions
- Clear Incoterms and responsibilities
- Safety and security declarations on both sides
Northern Ireland & The Windsor Framework
We handle movements under the latest Windsor Framework, including:
- Use of Green Lane / Red Lane systems
- Guidance under the UK Internal Market Scheme
- Ongoing support via the Trader Support Service (TSS)
Latest Customs News
UK Government Urged to Enhance EU Trade Relations
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has called on the UK government to adopt a more ambitious approach in negotiations with the European Union to revitalise declining goods exports. The BCC plans to convene a meeting of UK and EU business and political leaders ahead of the EU-UK summit on
EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) Implementation Delayed
The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), initially set to launch in November 2024, has been postponed to October 2025 due to technical challenges and concerns about border congestion. The EES will automate the tracking of border crossings for non-EU visitors, requiring passport and biometric data registration. The UK has
Potential Easing of UK-EU Trade Restrictions
The UK government is considering easing trade restrictions with the EU by revisiting the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) next year. The review aims to streamline border checks on plants and perishable goods and improve mutual recognition of professional qualifications, facilitating easier service transactions. This initiative seeks to reset relations
Rising Costs for Imported Christmas Trees Due to Post-Brexit Checks
The import of Christmas trees into the UK has become more costly due to post-Brexit border checks, which require mandatory phytosanitary certificates and customs declarations. These additional procedures have increased expenses and the risk of delays, leading to higher costs for importers and consumers. However, the majority of Christmas trees
UK Delays Final Stage of Post-Brexit Border Rollout
The UK government has extended the waiver on safety and security certificates for goods entering from the EU by three months, now set to end on January 31, 2025. This decision delays the final stage of the post-Brexit border rollout and has drawn criticism from traders who cite a lack
Paragon Freight Supports Eurovision with Temporary Equipment Export – Liverpool
Paragon Freight has played a behind-the-scenes role in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest by facilitating the temporary export and return of specialist scanning equipment using an ATA Carnet, the internationally recognised customs document for duty-free and tax-free temporary imports and exports. The equipment was shipped to the Eurovision host location
Other Services
Customs
We provide expert customs clearance for UK, EU, and global trade, ensuring smooth, compliant movement of your goods across borders.
UK Road Freight
Our UK road freight services offer fast, flexible, and reliable nationwide delivery for full loads, part loads, and palletised goods.
EU Road Freight
We manage seamless cross-border transport throughout Europe, with full customs support and multilingual coordination.
Sea Freight
From LCL to FCL, we offer cost-effective global sea freight solutions, including port collection and container de-vanning.
Air Freight
Our air freight services provide fast, secure delivery worldwide, with full support for customs and time-critical shipments.
Multimodal
We combine road, sea, and air to create efficient, tailored multimodal solutions that balance cost, speed, and sustainability.
Express
Our express freight options are designed for urgent deliveries, offering same-day or next-day solutions across the UK and Europe.
Warehousing
We offer flexible warehousing and inventory services, including storage, pick and pack, and coordinated onward distribution.
