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Global Trade

Seamlessly navigate the customs declaration process to keep your business moving.

Global Trade: Customs broker
When you’re running an international business, the smooth transition of your goods from and into the UK is essential.

Your goods not only need to arrive, they must arrive without delay. he customs declaration process can be process can be simplified – saving you both time and money.

Our team of customs agents can assess your business’ customs clearance needs and work with you to improve customs processes. They also take care of your customs declarations and filing requirements when your goods arrive at the border to help keep your business moving.

Importing and exporting goods doesn't have to be a headache. Our team of experts simplifies customs clearance, helping shipments flow smoothly and efficiently.

Benefits of using Deloitte Global Trade:

One team to support your legal, regulatory and practical trade needs.

Largest Global Trade team within the UK, with deep and varied expertise across advisory and practical application.

We provide tailored solutions to clients’ unique needs that deliver measurable value.

When you engage Global Trade, you’ll benefit from the experience of customs brokers that have cross-industry expertise and take pride in improving customs processes.
"The Deloitte Global Trade team continue to deliver an invaluable support service to WHSmith’s supply chain, providing timely and accurate import declarations to ease the flow of goods through our UK ports and minimising delays. The team are always excellent at responding to tight deadlines (provided at very short notice) and are a delight to work with. There is a positive “can do” attitude and a high level of proactivity that makes the service stand out vs the competition."
Ian Wiles Group Tax Manager, WHSmith

Features of our service

HMRC Customs Declaration filing
Analytics and reporting
Scalable processing solution
Customs compliance solution
Access to experienced specialists in customs compliance
Easy access to documents for HMRC audit and assurance visits
Own authorisation for Simplified Customs Declaration Procedure (SCDP)
Management of Customs Special Procedures such as Customs Warehousing and Processing

How our Global Trade services demystify the complex

We have the tools to analyse your organisation’s HMRC data (MSS) using our UK Trade Analytics Tool – giving you a holistic view of your UK international trade footprint whilst identifying risks and potential cost savings for your business.

We help our clients to demystify the complex trade environment and manage costs because they know what to look for when reviewing your customs processing procedure.

For example, they can help you to access and optimise your use of preferential tariff treatment, reliefs and special procedures, which Global Trade can then operate on your behalf where appropriate. Find out more about our UK Trade Analytics Tool.

How our customs broker service works

We will work with you to review the viability of SCDP for your particular supply chain movements. If it is a suitable option in delivering value to your business, we will work with you to submit a request for authorisation with HMRC.
We receive notification of your shipment details and monitor the ETA of your goods whilst we’re preparing your declaration pre-arrival.
Global Trade Team submits the frontier declaration to HMRC once your goods arrive, facilitating clearance of your shipment at the port of arrival.
We create a customs declaration file in our Duty Management System, complete quality assurance checks and submit the Supplementary Declaration to HMRC.
You’ll have access to a management tool which records all information about your individual shipments including the Unique Consignment Reference number, the purchase order and even the total weight.

Members of International Trade and Freight Associations

Ensuring we’re keeping abreast of issues impacting international trade and freight is vitally important for the success of your business. That’s why we’re members of the following associations.

Our thinking

Cost optimisation in the supply chain: tax and legal insights to navigate change

Cost optimisation in the supply chain: tax and legal insights to navigate change

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EMEA Dbriefs - Tariffs: what are the tax implications for your supply chain?

EMEA Dbriefs - Tariffs: what are the tax implications for your supply chain? (On demand)

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A custom-made partnership

A custom-made partnership:

A digital and data-driven solution for imports and exports

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