Customs Brokerage One level up.
In the U.K., Livingston delivers a higher standard of customs brokerage. We combine flexibility and visibility with the right people and technology for smooth border clearance — matched to your way of working.
All the services you need. Simplified.
International trade is forever mired in regulatory complexity. We simplify the complexities for you. From declarations and authorisations to transit and reporting. In one straight line.
Import services that cut through delays.
Work with a specialist. Livingston streamlines importing with specialised authorisations including SCDP and BIRDS, enabling faster high-volume imports. Trust us for fast, accurate declarations to HRMC that ensure accurate duties, VAT, and the avoidance of penalties.
UK Import Declarations
Clear your goods faster with expert entry management.
Deferment Account
Improve cash flow by delaying your customs payments.
SCDP Authorisation
Speed clearance via streamlined declaration procedures.
BIRDS Authorisation
Reduce duty costs through bulk import relief.
Export services that remove uncertainty and risk.
Our expert team ensures your export declarations are fully compliant while managing all documentation requirements—from certificates of origin to ATA carnets. With 24/7 support across 90% of UK ports and airports, we streamline your customs processes and protect you from compliance risks. With our proactive guidance, you’ll stay confidently ahead of post-Brexit regulations.
Real-Time Intelligence
Make informed decisions with instant access to customs status and transport data.
Smart Alerts
Stay ahead with automated notifications at every stage of your customs clearance.
Performance Insights
Optimize your export operations with data-driven analysis of customs processing patterns.
Rapid Resolution
Expert intervention with customs authorities to quickly release held shipments and cargo.
Reporting and data services that improve decisions.
Insight is your advantage. We securely centralise your data for easy access. Other solutions may only provide you with copies of submitted documentation. Livingston gives you powerful search access to data, not just documents, so you can make better decisions.
Smart Search
Find exactly what you need instantly within your complete customs data history.
Beyond Documents
Access structured data, not just document images, for deeper operational understanding.
Secure Access
Our centralized, protected platform puts your entire customs data at your fingertips.
Regulation Ready
Stay compliant and confident with up-to-date guidance on ever-changing regulations.
Why work with Livingston?
In a word, meticulousness. Customs brokerage can be far more than a necessary process. In our hands, your goods will move faster with less risk. Classifications and declarations will be more consistently accurate. Money and time will be saved. You can expect efficient, worry-free clearances.
Global Scale
Livingston’s hundreds of clients represent all major international import and export industries, from automotive to manufacturing to high tech and medical devices. We cover 90% of U.K. ports.
Personal Connection
With Livingston, you have a single dedicated point of contact. In the background, a skilled team makes your business their priority. Your brokerage experience is clear and consistent, shipment after shipment.
Detail Driven
Too often, customs delays are caused by improper detail handling. Not with Livingston. Nothing is overlooked. Verification is standard practice. You get to market faster with notifications along the way. Surprise-free.
Compliance Excellence
Livingston is a compliance leader because nothing matters more. Our people have deep knowledge of product classification, valuation, and all regulations. We are part of the U.K. government’s future-looking working group.
Centralised Data
The best customs brokers make it easier. Livingston’s secure clearances portal brings together your uploaded documents with automated clearance updates, customs declarations, and transport confirmation data.
Complete Support
The basics are seldom enough. Support services matter. These are just some of ours: post-entry and process audits, HS code reviews and classification, restricted party screening, duty and tax minimisation, and duty waivers.
Only the best.
Quality customs brokerage saves you time and money. That’s why we operate by the highest standards in the industry. AEO certified and a member of BIFA and FIATA, we consistently reach higher. Don’t settle for less.
20+ Years of Leadership
Compliance excellence for global corporations to small businesses.
Active BIFA/FIATA Membership
Dual industry certifications that ensure the highest trade standards.
Nationwide Service Coverage
Expert customs clearance at 90% of UK ports of entry.
Are you ready for CBAM?
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is reshaping the regulatory landscape for high-carbon importers and exporters. Is your business prepared to navigate these challenges?
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