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UK Customs Clearance and Consultancy

Alinea Customs provide UK customs brokerage & consultancy. Our staff are professionally trained in customs administration and offer efficient clearance and ongoing support across cross-border transactions.

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Alinea Customs

Alinea Customs provides professional customs clearance at ports across the UK, volume discounts for clients making regular shipments, and transit documents.

Our trade clients are assigned an account manager, and provided with a direct line in order to facilitate efficient cross-border practices, and receive ongoing support for any customs queries.

We have in-house legal expertise and in addition to customs brokerage services, we provide consultancy in all areas of UK customs law and practice. We also assist international companies in entering the UK market, through the provision of UK company formation conducted by a solicitor, EORI and VAT applications, and VAT filing services.

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Will Joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention help UK Businesses?

Will Joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention help UK Businesses?

Alinea Customs Briefing  Following this year’s World Economic Forum at Davos, for UK industries, discussion…
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A 2024 guide to customs compliance and cross-border trade

A 2024 guide to customs compliance and cross-border trade

Alinea Customs contributed an article to Trade Finance Global outlining customs compliance obligations, and areas…
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CDS Mandatory for Exports from 30 March 2024

CDS Mandatory for Exports from 30 March 2024

From 30th March 2024, CDS will be mandatory for all exports, and will be the…
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Commodity codes – 2024 updates to the Combined Nomenclature

Commodity codes – 2024 updates to the Combined Nomenclature

At the turn of each year, revisions are made to the Combined Nomenclature (CN) -…
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Services we offer

Import Clearance

Alinea Customs provide administration of import clearance at ports across the UK.

Export Clearance

Alinea Customs handles Export Administrative Documents (EAD) at UK ports and can issue transit documents from the Port of Dover.

Customs Consultancy

Commercial and corporate consultancy addressing all areas of international trade.

UK Customs Training

Alinea has developed a training package which we deliver in-house to businesses seeking a practical grounding in UK customs procedures.

What Our Clients Say

Alinea Customs provide support with to import tax and duty from the EU and ensuring our reporting is correct with HMRC. A knowledgeable team, they deliver accurate submissions that help the company.

Finance Director,Packaging Company

Brexit has unfortunately imposed many challenges these past few years and like everyone else we were facing significant challenges with customs. All this was having a negative effect on our business until we contacted Alinea Customs. We highly recommend Alinea Customs Ltd because their proactive and approachable professional team works closely with us providing excellent service. Their expertise guarantees all the processes to be successful.

D Forwarding

We highly recommend Alinea Customs for their exceptional professionalism and speedy service. Their clear and efficient communication makes them a standout choice for export needs. We endorse their services wholeheartedly.

Steven WilliamsLogistics Provider

We give 5 stars for professionalism, promptness, quality of services, efficient communication and we can warmly recommend you to use Alinea London services.

Giampex Logistics Srl

Really happy with the services!! Holly is very helpful and she offers the best solution for you. Alinea Customs facilitated a £54,985 refund for our company from HMRC. I'm really grateful to work with them.

Mirela TironFinance Director

Alinea Customs is honoured to be recognized as a 2023 Fall Clutch Global Award winner. This award is a testament to the excellent client work we have delivered this year as recognized through the voice of our customers in their reviews on Clutch. We're proud to be recognized as a customs clearance leader on a global scale. Clutch Global Awards showcases the very best in the B2B services industry worldwide.

Clutch Global Awards showcases

Import Declarations

Import clearance at ports across the UK, and provision of a GVMS reference for hauliers

Export Declarations

Export clearance – provision of an EAD and ESS at ports across the UK, and provision of a GVMS reference for hauliers

Transit (NCTS)

Open and close transit movements at Motis Dover, or any Inland Border Facility.

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US-UK Trade Deal Marks A Milestone in Trade Diplomacy – Alinea Customs Positioned to Support Growth

US-UK Trade Deal Marks A Milestone in Trade Diplomacy – Alinea Customs Positioned to Support Growth

Introduction The recently signed United States-United Kingdom (US-UK) Economic Prosperity Deal marks a milestone in…
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Picture by Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street
Resetting the UK-EU Relationship: Alinea Customs discuss the 19th May Summit

Resetting the UK-EU Relationship: Alinea Customs discuss the 19th May Summit

On 19 May 2025, the United Kingdom will host a pivotal summit with the European…
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Art & Antiques – Ethical Market Considerations at the RICS Valuation Conference

Art & Antiques – Ethical Market Considerations at the RICS Valuation Conference

The RICS UK&I Valuation Conference 2025 brought together valuers from across the profession to tackle the…
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Driving Growth Through Customs Expertise: Alinea at the Total Supply Chain Summit

Driving Growth Through Customs Expertise: Alinea at the Total Supply Chain Summit

At the recent Total Supply Chain Summit, hosted at the Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted, Alinea…
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The United Kingdom suspends tariffs on the import of 89 household and construction products and expands trade finance facilities

The United Kingdom suspends tariffs on the import of 89 household and construction products and expands trade finance facilities

The UK government has suspended third-country duty - also known as most favoured nation "MFN"…
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Exporting Cultural Goods and Fine Art to the European Union: Changes from 28 June 2025

Exporting Cultural Goods and Fine Art to the European Union: Changes from 28 June 2025

From 28 June 2025, the European Union will introduce significant changes to customs and border…
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