Container imports and exports
We clear both FCL and groupage containers at Felixstowe. Send us the commercial invoice, packing list and Bill of Lading and we handle the rest, from commodity codes to final release.
01304 805249|enquiries@bountyfreight.co.uk
HMRC Authorised Economic Operator
Port of Felixstowe · Suffolk
Container customs clearanceat Felixstowe
Bounty Freight Ltd clears import and export containers at the Port of Felixstowe, the UK's biggest container port. We handle declarations through CDS, IPAFFS pre-notifications and duty deferment, so your boxes are released without delay.
What we do at Felixstowe
Felixstowe clearance, end to end
Direct link to CDS
Declarations are lodged through our direct link to HMRC's Customs Declaration Service. That means accurate entries, fast responses and no third-party portal guesswork.
Duty deferment facility
No deferment account of your own? We can pay import VAT and duties to HMRC on your behalf and invoice you afterwards, so your container is released without payment delays.
IPAFFS pre-notifications
Bringing in products of animal origin, animal by-products or high-risk feed? We create the IPAFFS notification at least four hours before arrival so your container is not stopped at the border control post.
Retrospective declarations
Container released, paperwork missing? We put retrospective declarations right quickly, protecting your compliance record and avoiding unnecessary penalties.
Outsourced customs team
Importing through Felixstowe every week? Our outsourcing service handles your customs paperwork day to day while you focus on moving freight and winning business.
Common questions
Felixstowe clearance FAQs
How quickly can you clear a container at Felixstowe?
We can usually complete a customs declaration within 2 hours of receiving complete, correct information, including the commercial invoice, packing list and transport documents.
Do you handle both FCL and groupage containers?
Yes. We clear full container loads and groupage shipments at Felixstowe and at every other UK container port, including Harwich, Immingham and Hull.
Can you pay the duty and import VAT for me?
Yes. We hold our own Duty Deferment account, so we can pay HMRC on your behalf if you do not have your own facility, and invoice you afterwards.
Container arriving at Felixstowe?
Send us the documents or call 01304 805249 for a free quote. With our 24-hour out-of-hours service, help is available any day of the week.