Customs in the Manufacturing Industry

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Customs Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry

Efficient, compliant cross-border movement of machinery, parts, and production inputs.

For manufacturers, customs delays and misclassifications can halt production, increase costs, and throw off supply chain schedules. Whether you're importing industrial machinery, raw materials, or semi-finished goods, staying compliant with EU and UK trade rules is essential to keeping production on track.

At ALS Customs Services, we support manufacturers with tailored customs clearance solutions—optimising tariff codes, leveraging preferential origin rules, and ensuring full compliance with customs and product-specific regulations.

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Key Customs Challenges for Manufacturing Businesses

  • Manufacturing inputs span thousands of HS codes.
  • Misclassification can cause overpaid duties or rejections.
  • Machinery with embedded electronics requires extra care.
  • Duty savings depend on correct origin proof under trade agreements.
  • Multi-component goods increase documentation requirements.
  • UK–EU TCA adds extra complexity post-Brexit.
  • Some equipment requires CE/UKCA marking and conformity checks.
  • Missing declarations can lead to border holds.
  • Safety-critical goods face added inspections.
  • Valuing combined goods or disassembled parts is complex.
  • Incorrect valuation affects duties, VAT, and audit exposure.
  • Bundled items may require separate declarations.
  • Delays disrupt factory schedules and downstream workflows.
  • Customs missteps can cause stockouts or idle production lines.
  • Multisite operations need centralised customs visibility.

The impact? Higher costs, missed deadlines, and production delays.

Why Manufacturers Work with ALS

How ALS helps Manufacturers

Industrial classification expertise

Accurate tariff codes for machinery, tools, and parts.

FTA and origin documentation support

Maximise cost savings through trade agreement compliance.

End-to-end customs automation

Faster clearances, better audit trails, and lower admin effort.

Strategic EU and UK coverage

We’re present at key industrial and logistics corridors.

From raw materials to fully assembled products, ALS helps manufacturers clear goods faster and stay compliant.

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Latest Customs Updates in the Manufacturing Industry

EU Combined Nomenclature

Product classification system for determining customs duties.

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EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

Defines origin rules and duty treatment for UK–EU goods.

TCA Overview
EU Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)

Safety and conformity rules for importing machinery.

Directive Information
EU Customs Valuation Guide

Guidance for determining customs value of imported goods.

Valuation Overview
UKCA Marking Guidance

UK-specific conformity requirements for industrial equipment.

Read UKCA Rules

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Explore our network of customs experts and logistics hubs in 50+ offices in over 17 countries.

At ALS, we combine global customs expertise with local insight—helping businesses move goods efficiently, stay compliant, and navigate changing regulations with confidence. Whether you're expanding into new markets or aligning with growing sustainability requirements, our teams deliver tailored support at every stage of the supply chain.

With over 50 offices across 17+ countries, we’re right where you need us—on the ground, in the know, and ready to help.

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