Customs Declarations UK vs CustomsLink

Customs Declarations UK is a cloud platform for filing Great Britain import and export declarations directly with HMRC’s Customs Declaration Service. It supports GB CDS imports and exports, GB ENS, EU ICS2 entry summary declarations, and NCTS6 T1/T2 transit movements. Guided filing wizards adapt to shipment requirements, while real-time validation flags inconsistencies before submission. Its document-processing system uses OCR and AI to read invoices, packing lists, and transport documents, then drafts supported declarations for human review. API connections can link it with TMS, ERP, and freight software for document intake and drafting. The platform also integrates with CSPs MCP, CNS, and CCS-UK and includes GVMS management. The company offers onboarding, training, and assistance with complex customs scenarios. Pay-as-you-go has no monthly fee, although onboarding charges may apply; subscriptions require at least six months’ notice to cancel. Filing prices vary: EU ICS2 is £4 per declaration, GB CDS is £25, and NCTS6 departures are £15. NCTS6 filings require the customer’s own transit guarantee.

CustomsLink provides businesses with digital customs clearance and border documentation through self-service and managed services. Its declarations cover import and export, safety and security, and goods movement. Self-service customers can prepare import and export entries step by step on the online platform, with support available seven days a week. Managed Customs customers send commercial documents to the team, which handles the customs work and additional formalities. The Haulier Border Toolkit supports ENS and EXS declarations, port passes such as GMR, PBN, ELO and Portbase, and MUCRs. Platform tools include supply-chain collaboration with managed access rights, real-time declaration tracking, an audit trail, document archiving, reporting and declaration replication. API integration is available, specified for high-volume Haulier Border Toolkit customers. Self-service training includes a Microsoft Teams session for up to five people. CustomsLink says it serves businesses in the UK, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU, from sole traders to large enterprises. Export and import entry prices require an enquiry; TAD transit pricing includes TAD, and a trader guarantee is needed.