Finding customs declarations complicated? Kanns Logistics is an AEO-F recognised customs intermediary that handles imports, exports, transit and specialist procedures. Talk to our experienced team and grow your cross-border business with confidence.
- B2C eCommerce and B2B Amazon FBA customs solutions.
- Transfer of residence, gift and returned goods customs solutions.
- Air, sea and road customs declarations.
- Customs and import tax compliance consultancy.
Every declaration your goods need
Choose a category to see the entries and services included.
Import declarations
Full import entries for goods arriving by sea, air or road, with duty and import VAT calculated and accounted for.
- Commercial and private imports
- Duty deferment and postponed VAT accounting
- Preference claims under trade agreements
Simplified procedures & BIRDS
Faster routes for regular importers, including the Bulk Import Reduced Data Set for high-volume, low-value consignments.
- Simplified declarations for frequent traders
- BIRDS for eCommerce volumes
- Supplementary declarations
Safety & security
Entry summary declarations lodged on time, so carriers can load and your goods arrive without hold-ups.
- Entry summary declarations (ENS)
- Support for carriers and hauliers
GVMS for RoRo freight
Goods Movement References created and linked to your declarations for roll-on/roll-off crossings.
- GMR creation and updates
- Linking import, export and transit references
Temporary storage (ETSF)
Move goods inland to our External Temporary Storage Facility and make the full declaration within 90 days. About our ETSF.
- Up to 90 days before declaring
- Duty and VAT due only when declared
Registered Consignor
Imported excise goods released to free circulation and moved to a tax warehouse with excise duty suspended. How it works.
- EMCS movement started at import
- Guarantee in place for every movement
Export declarations
Export entries submitted promptly, with the evidence you need to zero-rate VAT on goods leaving the UK.
- Standard and simplified exports
- Proof of export for VAT
- Licensable and controlled goods support
Exit summary declarations
Safety and security data for goods leaving the UK, combined with the export entry where possible.
- Exit summary declarations (EXS)
- Combined export and security data
Re-exporting rejected goods
When goods are refused or need to go back, we manage the re-export and any repayment of duty already paid.
- Returns to overseas suppliers
- Rejected goods relief
European clearance
Through trusted partner agents, we arrange EU import and export clearance for EXW and DDP shipments.
- EU import entries for DDP deliveries
- EU export entries for EXW collections
T1 transit
Move goods under customs control without paying duty at each border they cross. Duties and taxes are settled at the final destination.
- Opening and closing T1 movements
- Guarantee management
T2 and T2L documents
T2 covers goods with Union status moving under transit. T2L proves that status when goods move without transit, for example to or from Northern Ireland.
- T2 transit declarations
- T2L proof of status
ATA Carnets
Take samples, exhibition stands or professional equipment abroad temporarily without paying duty in each country.
- Carnet preparation and guidance
- Endorsement at departure and return
Northern Ireland movements
Declarations for goods moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
- GB to NI and NI to GB movements
- Status evidence and transit options
Food, plants & port health
Fast, compliant handling for goods subject to sanitary and phytosanitary controls, so perishables clear in time.
- Pre-notification and health documents
- Coordination with border control posts
Excise goods
Vapes and alcohol, including duty-suspended movements and duty-paid releases. Excise goods handling.
- EMCS and Registered Consignor movements
- Duty calculation and payment
Special procedures
Reduce or suspend duty when goods are processed, repaired or in the UK only temporarily.
- Inward and outward processing
- Temporary admission
- End-use relief
Returning goods to the UK
Bring goods back into the UK after export, whether they went unsold or were repaired abroad.
- Returned Goods Relief
- Re-importation after repair
Commodity classification
The right commodity code decides your duty rate, licensing and controls. We classify your range and keep it on file.
- Product range classification
- Duty and preference checks
Amendments
We correct declarations after submission so your records stay accurate and compliant.
- Post-clearance amendments
- Value and code corrections
Duty reclaims
If you’ve overpaid import duty or VAT, we prepare and submit the reclaim with the right evidence.
- Overpayment and repayment claims
- Rejected goods reclaims
Consultancy
Practical guidance on Incoterms, landed costs, supply-chain set-up and customs authorisations.
- Incoterms and landed-cost advice
- Process reviews for growing importers
New to importing? Five things to sort out first
Get an EORI number
Every business moving goods in or out of the UK needs one. It’s free and usually issued quickly.
Know your commodity codes
Codes decide your duty rate and any licences or controls. We can classify your range for you.
Agree your Incoterms
Who pays freight, duty and VAT? Settle it with your supplier before goods are booked.
Plan duty and VAT
A deferment account and postponed VAT accounting can ease cash flow considerably.
Appoint a customs agent
Authorise us to act for you and we’ll handle declarations, queries and checks.
Customs clearance questions
Usually the commercial invoice, packing list, transport document (bill of lading, air waybill or CMR), your EORI number and any certificates of origin or licences. We’ll confirm exactly what’s needed for your goods.
Most declarations clear quickly once complete documents are received. Goods selected for checks or subject to port health controls can take longer, which is why we review paperwork before arrival.
We submit declarations electronically, so we can support shipments arriving across the UK. Tell us the port or airport and we’ll confirm the arrangements.
It lets VAT-registered importers account for import VAT on their VAT return instead of paying it at the border, which helps cash flow. We can declare it on your import entries.