Trade between the UK and Turkey, without the paperwork getting in the way.

You can work with us on customs in two ways. We can submit your import and export declarations to HMRC through the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) as your direct representative. Or, if you submit declarations yourself, we prepare and check the documentation so it is ready for you to submit.

• Import & export customs declarations (CDS)
• Import & export procedures and documentation
• Transit and border formalities (T1, GVMS, safety & security declarations)
• Tariff classification (commodity codes), customs duty & import VAT
• Customs process support & outsourcing
• Pre-shipment document checks (commercial invoice, packing list, CMR, proof of origin)
• Customs compliance
• Rules of origin, free trade agreements & new markets
• Incoterms advice

Operational consultancy for road freight between the UK and Turkey, for full loads (FTL) and groupage, in both directions.

• Document checking for each consignment
• Transit (T1), safety & security and border formalities
• Rules of origin guidance under the UK–Turkey FTA

Advisory support for sea freight shipments to and from the UK, from document checks to guidance on resolving operational issues.

Practical support to help you store, check and manage your goods accurately.

• Stock counts and inventory reconciliation
• Goods-in checks: counting and damage inspection on arrival
• Review and improvement of stock management systems
• ETSF application support: guidance on HMRC requirements and the approval process for an External Temporary Storage Facility

We help businesses importing into and exporting from the UK, especially those trading with Turkey, manage their shipments smoothly and compliantly.

• Customs clearance procedures and import/export documentation
• HS classification and duty/VAT review
• Logistics planning: carrier and route options, delivery timelines

Practical training for your staff on completing import and export declarations on CDS, including working with customs software. Training also covers how the UK Trade Tariff works and how to check commodity codes against the correct product information. Delivered in day sessions tailored to your team’s workflow.

Robin Aria Consultancy helps businesses find reliable suppliers in Turkey for the products they want to import, identifying suppliers that can offer good quality products at competitive prices, based on your specific requirements.

It supports clients with supplier research, product requirements, price comparisons and initial supplier evaluation, to make the sourcing process easier and more efficient.