Consultancy & training

Not shipping yet?
Let's make a plan.

Nothing to clear yet? We'll help you understand the UK landscape and build a clear plan - before your first box moves.

Practical advice and training, in plain English. By the hour, or by the day.

Rasim Huseynov, founder of The Customs Desk
UK Customs Expert20+ years of experience
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Twenty years of hard-won customs knowledge, poured into an afternoon.

So you make the right call - the first time.

How we can help

Expert knowledge. None of the jargon.

Plan your route into the UK

What it will really cost to bring your goods in - duty, VAT, paperwork and timings - before you commit.

The technical bit · Landed cost · market access · Incoterms

Pay the right duty

Get your product codes, values and origin right from day one - so you never overpay, or get a surprise bill later.

The technical bit · Tariff classification · valuation · rules of origin

Be ready if HMRC calls

A health check of how you import and export - and your records - before anyone else takes a look.

The technical bit · Customs audits · compliance checks · voluntary disclosures

VAT & duty, joined up

Make sure your finance team and your shipments are telling HMRC the same story.

The technical bit · Cross-border VAT · duty management · transfer pricing

Train your team

From the basics to running your own customs desk - confidence your people keep.

The technical bit · Staff training · in-house capability

Stay ahead of what's next

New rules keep arriving. We explain what they mean for you - before they bite.

The technical bit · Sanctions · export control · CBAM · plastic packaging tax

Sound familiar?

"We're launching a product in the UK and don't know where to start."
"Our EU supplier's prices changed after Brexit. We don't know why."
"We want to bring customs in-house, but properly."
"I think we've been paying the wrong duty."
Simple pricing

By the hour, or by the day.

HOURLY
Bespoke quote

For a specific question, a second opinion, or a quick review of your set-up.

DAY RATE
Bespoke quote

For a deep dive, a compliance health check, or a team training day - on site or remote.

Every business is different. Tell us what you need and we'll send a bespoke quote - the first chat is free.

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Let's have a chat.

Tell us what you're planning. Rasim will get back to you personally - usually within one working day.

Or email hello@thecustomsdesk.com
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