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Licensed C&F agent for air and sea consignments. Customs Licence SAMPLE-LIC-0000 Sat–Thu, 9:00–18:00 Clearing desk 01640-738342

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

Usual freight mode
Air Freight
Typical HS chapters
HS 29, HS 30, HS 3822, HS 90
Permits to plan for
2

Pharmaceutical cargo has two clocks: the customs clock and the temperature clock. The second is the one that destroys the consignment.

We file off the pre-alert so the declaration is assessed before the aircraft lands, and our officer is in the cold store for the examination. Drug administration formalities and import permissions are handled in parallel, not in sequence.

What holds up cargo in this sector

  1. Cold-chain integrity

    Examination arranged inside the cold store, with the chain documented throughout.

  2. Drug administration permission

    Import permission obtained in parallel with clearance, not after it.

  3. Shelf life

    Consignments near expiry are prioritised and flagged before arrival.

Tell us what is shipping. We will tell you what it costs to clear.

Four questions about your consignment and you get an indicative breakdown of our charges and the duty to expect — before you speak to anyone.