Customs compliance refers to a business’s responsibility to manage the import and export of goods to and from the UK correctly. While there is no formal checklist for customs compliance, it generally encompasses the practices a business adopts to ensure that duties and taxes are accurately paid, processes are properly controlled, risks are managed effectively, and commercial trade policies are consistently followed.
Free Customs Compliance Consultation
BKR provides expert-led customs consultancy services to help businesses navigate ever-changing global regulations with confidence. From identifying strategies to optimise import duty costs to simplifying complex customs procedures, we ensure your operations remain efficient and compliant.
Whether you need straightforward customs advice or an in-depth, data-driven customs compliance audit, BKR is a one-stop solution for all your customs compliance needs.
A customs compliance audit provides a comprehensive view of your business’s specific risk profile while identifying opportunities to reduce costs associated with importing and exporting.
We offer three levels of customs compliance audit, each tailored to the unique needs of our clients, taking into account factors such as business size, scope of activity, type and value of goods, and budget.
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LITE Duty Optimisation & Customs Compliance Audit
An exploratory approach to trade and customs compliance, with the objective of providing critical feedback in regard to duty saving opportunities and potential compliance threats.
This is an ideal approach for SMEs without the luxury of a dedicated customs compliance function and who need a top-level summary on the health of their customs procedures.
The service includes:
Identification of potential duty-saving initiatives
Detection of customs compliance related risks and weaknesses
Engagement with an expert customs compliance specialist to discuss proposed corrective actions
Full Duty Optimisation Analysis
Through a combination of data analysis and expert customs advice, our exploratory customs compliance audit identifies strategic opportunities to reduce, defer, or eliminate import duties across your supply chain, whether for future shipments or eligible historic imports.
By leveraging the expertise of our customs compliance consultants, we aim to uncover all opportunities and provide decision-makers with clear, actionable advice on the optimal customs compliance strategy.
The service includes:
An analysis of historic import data with adjustments applied for future projections
Identification of opportunities to reduce costs or recover amounts previously paid incorrectly
Presentation of strategic recommendations to business stakeholders
Concluded with a detailed corrective action plan
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Full Duty Optimisation & Customs Compliance Audit
Our most comprehensive customs compliance audit examines every aspect of your customs operations, including data quality, process efficiency, staff expertise, and customs compliance risk. The findings are documented and presented as a clear, step-by-step corrective action plan, delivered in person to your key business stakeholders, ensuring practical insights and actionable outcomes.
The service includes:
A highly experienced and personable customs compliance consultant to lead the project
Analysis and validation of classification, origin and customs valuation data
Identification of duty and cost saving strategies
A comprehensive compliance assessment of associated customs compliance related procedures
An in-person assessment including individual interviews with responsible internal parties
Concluded with a detailed corrective action plan
Speak With An Advisor
Let us know a little bit about how we can help and one of our customs experts will be in touch to arrange a consultation at the next mutually convenient date.
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation with one of our Advisors
Toby Spink
Director
Elizabeth Weldon
Head of Operations
Georgina Halls
Head of Advisory
Unlock Insights From Your Past Imports
Our historical data analysis service uses a bespoke trade analytics platform to provide real-world insights into previous customs compliance risks and deliver actionable data for future strategic decisions.
This approach not only helps validate recommendations and model their impact, but also gives businesses the opportunity to identify potential overpayments of import duty and consider reclaiming them from HMRC.
If your business could benefit from a historic customs compliance data analysis, get in touch today to apply for a FREE one-off 12-month assessment
Let us know a little bit about how we can help and one of our customs experts will be in touch to arrange a consultation at the next mutually convenient date.
Contact us using the details below, or simply fill out the contact form:
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