Customs declarant
Registered Customs Representative, our experts assist you in the production of all your customs documents in Calais, Boulogne-sur-Mer and Dunkirk.
As a customs declarant, ASA positions itself as a cornerstone for businesses engaged in international trade. With in-depth expertise in customs procedures, our role is to ensure regulatory compliance and streamline the import and export process for our principals, be they exporters, importers, or freight forwarders.
Customs Declarant : A key player for your customs declarations
The customs declarant holds a strategic position in international trade, and on the northern coast, this importance is even more pronounced. Located at the heart of exchanges between France and the United Kingdom, it is a critical hub for goods' transit. ASA therefore plays an essential role in ensuring the fluidity and compliance of customs procedures.
Since the implementation of Brexit, we have been acting as "RDE" – Registered Customs Representative. Our teams of customs declarants are located at strategic sites in Calais, Boulogne-sur-Mer, and Dunkirk.
Why Choose ASA for your Customs Declarations?
Our in-depth knowledge of local specificities and unique challenges of this border coastline allows us to offer tailor-made services, adapted to the precise needs of our customers. We ensure that every form and all transit documents are completed with accuracy and in the shortest possible time, ensuring a quick and seamless border crossing.
The experience we have gained gives us a distinctive advantage, particularly regarding post-Brexit procedures. We understand the new complexities and are ready to guide our customers through this ever-evolving customs landscape.
We also work with the SIVEP (Veterinary and Phytosanitary Border Inspection Service) to facilitate the sanitary and phytosanitary inspections required for certain categories of goods; a critical step for many businesses importing to or exporting from the United Kingdom.
We are registered and accredited as RDE (Registered Customs Representative). Based on the mandates entrusted to us, our customs declarants carry out customs formalities (customs declarations) on behalf of and in the name of their principals (exporters, importers, freight forwarders).
Our proximity to the English territory allows us to offer various customs services in Boulogne-sur-Mer, Calais, and Dunkirk.
Customs Formalities for Import and Export
ASA is capable of handling export formalities for a wide range of goods, including live animals, food products, vehicles, equipment, materials, and more.
In the field of international transport and within the European Union, export customs formalities are the administrative procedures required by customs authorities to enable the entry and exit of goods from a country or an economic area. These formalities are essential for regulating international trade and ensuring compliance with various other aspects, including economic, environmental, and social considerations, among others.
How do our customs declarants carry out export and import customs formalities ?
In general, import/export formalities include the 5 following steps :
- Import/Export Declaration : This step involves submitting the necessary documentation to obtain an import or export authorisation, which varies depending on the nature of the goods and the final destination.
- Goods Valuation: Customs authorities assess the value of goods to determine the amount of duties and taxes to be paid.
- Goods inspection: The goods are inspected to ensure compliance with applicable health, environmental, and safety standards.
- Payment of duties and taxes : Duties and taxes are paid before goods are allowed to leave or enter the country.
- Import/export authorisation: Once all formalities have been completed, the customs authorities issue an import or export authorisation.
ASA takes care of all your customs formalities !
Each type of goods requires careful processing, as each product has a different customs classification that demands great expertise, as well as tariff classification and compliance with current regulations.
We can also assist our clients with removals that qualify for VAT exemptions.
The preparation of a customs declaration involves compiling numerous details from transport documents. Customers (principals, exporters, importers) provide all necessary documents (commercial invoice, packing list...) to justify the origin, calculate transport costs, and include EORI references. These are then processed using AKANEA system, certified by customs authorities.
ASA has complete mastery of the SI Brexit System, which enables authorities to manage formalities (Delta G, T, X, ICS-Delta P, etc.).
Services
Each request for customs documents requires expertise and heightened attention, which our import and export declarants' team strive to provide daily. Your documents are processed promptly while ensuring the utmost security for efficient transit.
Formalities fees
| Customs duties : | Taxes : |
| Direct payment at the time of the customs declaration: the declarant can pay customs duties and taxes at the time of the declaration before goods are authorised to enter or leave the country. | VAT is self-assessed using company importer's VAT number. |
It is important to note that payment of duties and taxes can significantly impact the total cost of an international transportation operation. This is why understanding local regulations regarding duties and taxes, working closely with customs authorities, and optimizing the management of customs formalities are crucial to minimizing costs and delays. Customs brokerage companies can assist in managing these complex procedures by providing professional advice and support.
Our office location
Located on Calais Truck Stop parking lot in the Transmarck area near A16 motorway, nous operate 7/7 with extended hours: from 7:00 to 21:00 from Monday to Friday and from 8:30 to 16:30 on Satuday and Sunday.
We also work with an on-call system to respond to all your requests outside our opening hours.
On the truck park:
During preparation of their customs documents, truck drivers have access to a rest area with various amenities such as Wi-Fi, sanitary facilities, dining options and security.
A team that awaits you !
Our customs declarants' team consists of 6 declarants who ensure speed and responsiveness, allowing you to optimise your shipment.
We understand that your time is precious during your journey, which is why we make every effort to meet your needs.
Our team of customs declarants
Camille Hibon
Customs Manager
Guillaume Vetu
Customs Declarant
Carla Culié
Customs Declarant
Emma Legrix
Deputy Customs Manager
Jacques Longueval
Customs Declarant
Remy Vanhelleputte
Customs Declarant
Where to find and contact us?
A team of professionals present on the Côte d'Opale coast is at your disposal at the Port of Calais (O3 car park), at the Tunnel as well as at the Calais Truck Stop car park.
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