UK Import Assistance

Don’t worry; it’s a piece of cake! 

In collaboration with our trusted logistics partners in the UK, Seaspace International Forwarders Ltd., we are able to assist you in streamlining the import procedure to minimize both cost, and the need for import experience; we can even help you to arrange inland UK transportation and secure warehousing if required. ChinaRosettes recommends this reputable UK import / freight forwarding company not only because of their professional efficiency but because of their excellent customer service and support. If it is your first time to import then both ChinaRosettes and Seaspace will “hold your hand” until the goods are delivered to your door.

UK Import – the basics.

Below please find information for you to consider when importing to the UK. Seaspace Ltd, or your own nominated import agent can assist and arrange easy solutions for all of these.

1. UK import duty for both rosettes (6.3%) or ribbon (7.5%) + VAT is payable to UK authorities at time of import.

2. Customs clearance and port charges are applicable. (please see below for an example of this)

3. Transportation from the port to your premises needs to be arranged by you.

4. Import procedure can be made by your self or handled by a UK import agent for a fee.

Real Case Example Aug 2006 – Ribbon to UK.

Below please find the import cost analysis for a small quantity order imported using the import and transportation services of Seaspace Ltd. Please remember that many of the costs are fixed amounts, so the cost of import per item will decrease as quantity increases.

Order composition:

506 rolls of assorted size and colour ribbon totaling £1526.13 including sea freight to UK port.

Cost breakdown:

Cost of goods	£1526.13 (delivered to UK)
+ import duty: 6.3%	£1622.28
+ VAT: 17.5%	£1906.18
Customs clearance:	£ 45.00
Terminal Handling:	£ 35.00
Port Disbursements:	£ 49.00
Delivery to Norfolk:	£ 65.00

Grand total for order delivered to door: £2100.18

To effect your import You, Seaspace Ltd, or your nominated agent will need to present the following to the UK customs department:

1) Your VAT registration number*

2) payment of Import Duty & VAT to UK authorities.

3) The original house bill of lading document** - provided by us to you. 

* Regarding your VAT registration number.  If you are a non-VAT registered company/sole proprietor/partnership then you should apply for a Pseudo-Turn (a temporary number), which Seaspace can help with. For individuals rather than companies or organizations, then there is a specific VAT code that can be used for the Customs entry which Seaspace can also help with.

** The bill of lading is the document that proves the goods have been loaded onto the vessel and is in effect the title deed to the goods (the holder of the original document has primary control over the goods). This document is sent by us to you after the goods have been shipped and upon receipt of the balance payment.

Please note that the above information is an example of an actual case at certain point time, and for your reference only. The accurate import costing for your particular order can only be made after the order and so volume of the order are known along with the shipment schedule.

If you have any further questions regarding the import procedure then we would very happy to answer them for you. Please don’t hesitate to ask.