Import Declarations
UK and Irish import entries, prepared, classified and cleared.
Import declarations are the first gate of every cross-border movement into the UK or Ireland. We prepare entries on HMRC CDS for UK imports and on Revenue AIS for Irish imports, classifying goods correctly, calculating duty and VAT on the right method of valuation, and aligning timing with your transport. Deferment accounts, postponed VAT accounting (PVA), preferential origin, trade-agreement relief and simplified procedures are all handled with a written audit trail you can show HMRC or Revenue if challenged. If your goods move through a GVMS-controlled RoRo port, we pair the declaration with the Goods Movement Reference so the driver never arrives without a valid MRN. If you are moving into Dublin, Rosslare or Cork, we manage the full AIS entry including ENS safety and security and the Pre-Boarding Notification.
What's included
- CDS (UK) and AIS (Ireland) import declarations
- Commodity code classification and duty calculation
- Postponed VAT accounting and deferment handling
- Preferential origin and trade-agreement relief
- Pre-lodgement timing aligned to sailings
How it works
- 1
Document review
Commercial invoice, packing list, transport documents and origin evidence reviewed for completeness.
- 2
Classification
Commodity codes confirmed, valuation method selected, duty and VAT calculated.
- 3
Lodge on CDS/AIS
Declaration submitted on the right system and MRN returned ready for onward use.
- 4
Clearance & release
Status monitored through to release; any queries handled on your behalf.
Frequently asked
Do you file on CDS or AIS?
Both. UK imports are filed on HMRC's CDS; imports into the Republic of Ireland are filed on Revenue's AIS. We pick the right system per movement and handle the crossing in both directions.
Can I use postponed VAT accounting?
Yes — if your business has a UK or Irish VAT registration we will select postponed accounting so import VAT is accounted for on your return rather than paid at the border.