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    Any decent but cheaper UK Custom clearance and forwarding agencies?

    hi dontlike2pay the difference is that many companies will offer a discounted or even free pre paid service, however once your goods land at port you will usually have to pay very high charges for release there is even one example that i know off where someone was being charged £1000 per cm...
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    Any decent but cheaper UK Custom clearance and forwarding agencies?

    if you are sending by sea in part container make sure its on fob terms
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    Setting Up As A sole Trader Help

    hi you should speak to an accountant for advise as it might be better for you to make a limited company then trade as a sole trader
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    Free Shipping from Hong Kong. Other charges?

    hi ian its not luck, charges will depend on the cost of the goods plus a few other factors
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    Any decent but cheaper UK Custom clearance and forwarding agencies?

    its best to do your research when finding a good agent, and do not go for the cheapest, even though your goods are valued at only £1100, you could easily pay about £200 more in costs and charges depending on which agent you use
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    Do I need a freight forwarder

    hi mick if its a few hundred kg's or below go for Air freight and not ems, your supplier should be able to negotiate a good deal for you with their usual freight forwarders, plus an advantage of this is you get your goods very fast! as kevin said do not accept any cif part container offers it...
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    should i register a logistics company

    hello Mr Amethyst well in regards to your questions A) No you do not need to register a logistics company B) As i understand it you will be acting as a middle man for the Chinese companies, in this respect please note that when importing goods from China you will have to pay VAT at a standard...
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