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Import from the UK to Poland, procedures and costs

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Import from the UK to Poland, procedures and costs

Import from the UK is not just transport but a customs declaration, VAT and possible duty. What makes up the cost and how to avoid costly mistakes on import clearance.

Import from the UK to Poland requires a GB export, a safety declaration, transport and import clearance in the EU. The cost is mainly import VAT and, depending on origin and preferences, duty. At OTSL we run import clearance as part of transport, with our own customs agencies in Poland and the UK.

What the process involves

  • An export declaration on the British side.
  • A safety declaration and the border crossing.
  • Import clearance in the EU with charges assessed.
  • Delivery to the consignee in Poland.
Import VAT is value added tax charged on import. In certain cases it can be accounted for in the return instead of paid at clearance, which helps cash flow.

What duty depends on

The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement provides customs preferences for goods that meet the rules of origin. If the goods meet them and you have the right proof of origin, duty can be zero. If not, it is charged by tariff. So the origin of the goods and the documents can really change the cost of import. We confirm the tariff details for your goods individually.

How we work

We run import clearance together with transport, so we do not send you to a separate agency. We settle the documents and goods data ahead, advise what to watch for on origin, and make sure nothing stops at the border. We treat the client goods as our own.

See customs clearance, transport to the United Kingdom and UK clearance after Brexit.

Sources

Related service: Customs

Frequently asked questions

Is duty always payable on import from the UK?
Not always. The EU-UK agreement provides preferences for goods meeting the rules of origin. With the right proof of origin duty can be zero, otherwise it is charged by tariff.
What is import VAT?
It is value added tax charged on import. In certain cases it can be accounted for in the return instead of paid at clearance, which helps cash flow.
Do you run import clearance together with transport?
Yes. We run import clearance as part of transport, with our own customs agencies in Poland and the UK, so we do not send the client to a separate agency.

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