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Looking for a reliable customs broker Southampton who understands the complexities of UK–EU trade, post-Brexit regulations, and the pressures of timely cross-border logistics? At OTS Broker, we provide fully compliant, efficient and data-accurate customs clearance services designed for businesses importing and exporting through Southampton — one of the UK’s most strategically important ports.
By combining expert knowledge, long-term industry experience and real-world operational insight, we ensure that every declaration is completed correctly the first time. Whether you’re moving commercial goods, personal shipments, removals, or specialist cargo, our team supports you at every stage of the customs process.
Southampton plays a central role in UK supply chains, handling container freight, RoRo traffic and global imports daily. Our service model is built around speed, regulatory precision and proactive communication — essential for both high-volume logistics providers and small businesses that cannot afford delays.
Working with OTS Broker means gaining access to a trusted, professional customs partner who ensures your goods flow smoothly across borders. Thanks to our multi-country expertise (UK, EU, NL, BE, PL), we understand not only UK customs law but the entire supply chain environment surrounding a shipment.
Importing or exporting through Southampton requires a deep understanding of commodity codes, duty calculations, licensing, SPS requirements, and up-to-date HMRC rules.
Our specialists handle:
We ensure your entries are accurate, validated and fully compliant to prevent delays, audits or penalties.
OTS Broker supports the Simplified Customs Declaration Process (SCDP), previously known as CFSP. This system allows for faster border movements, giving traders the option to complete initial simplified entries followed by supplementary declarations.
Our SCDP service benefits:
We make sure your simplified and supplementary entries remain aligned, compliant, and delivered before HMRC deadlines.
For goods travelling across multiple borders, transit documentation (T1/T2) is essential.
We manage:
Our transit expertise ensures goods remain legally in-transit until reaching their final customs destination, reducing risk and preventing unnecessary fees.
Safety and security filings are mandatory for many shipments entering or leaving the UK/EU.
We handle:
With OTS Broker, your safety and security submissions remain fully compliant with carrier and customs requirements.
As your dedicated clearing agent Southampton, we deliver fast, transparent and compliant customs handling for all cargo types. Our service is designed for freight forwarders, importers, exporters, e-commerce sellers, private individuals and relocation companies needing professional clearance without delays.
We act as your partner in customs logistics, not just a service provider.
If you need a customs broker Southampton that guarantees precision, speed and regulatory compliance, we are here to help.
➡️ Contact us to receive personalised assistance from an experienced OTS Broker customs specialist.
In most cases, clearance can be completed quickly once all documents are provided. Delays usually occur due to incorrect data, missing invoices or SPS checks — which is why professional handling is essential.
Yes. Since Brexit, nearly all goods entering the UK require formal customs declarations. A licensed customs broker ensures compliance and prevents penalties, delays or misclassified goods.
Absolutely. We regularly support individuals and relocation companies moving household goods to and from the UK, ensuring all declarations meet HMRC requirements.
Typically: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/CMR, commodity codes, and any licences. We guide you step-by-step to ensure everything is correct.
Yes. We handle export declarations, ENS/EXS filings, transit documents and compliance checks for goods leaving the UK.
