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Import UK → Poland
Import CDS declarations, PVA, duty relief. For raw materials and components from the UK to Silesian factories.
from £55 per declaration
Katowice and Upper Silesia • UK broker 2026
UK Customs Broker — Katowice and the surrounding region
We handle UK–Poland customs clearance for companies in Katowice and Upper Silesia. Steel and metals, industrial machinery, chemicals, automotive components — CDS declarations, T1, ENS in Polish with a 24h SLA. UK CBAM advisory for Silesian steelworks.
Import
from £55
from £55
Export
from £45
from £45
T1
from £70
from £70
Who do we serve in Katowice?
- check_circleSteelworks, rolling mills and steel product manufacturers in Silesia
- check_circleChemical companies exporting to the UK (UK REACH)
- check_circleIndustrial machinery manufacturers from the KSSE zone
- check_circleAutomotive suppliers from the Fiat/Stellantis Tychy cluster
- check_circleHauliers operating on A1/A4 routes to UK ports
3 steps to UK customs clearance
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Send your documents
Invoice, packing list, CMR, SDS sheet (for chemicals), material certificates (for steel). Email or WhatsApp.
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Quote and verification
HS code, trade remedies (anti-dumping check?), UK REACH requirements for chemicals, UKCA for machinery. Quote within 24h.
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Declaration and MRN
CDS declaration filed with HMRC. You receive the MRN and full documentation — including for UK CBAM purposes from 2027.
Katowice and Upper Silesia — customs specifics
Upper Silesia is one of Poland's most important industrial regions. Katowice and its surrounding districts export to the UK primarily steel and metallurgical products (steel, cast iron, aluminium), industrial machinery, chemicals and automotive components (the Fiat/Stellantis Tychy and Toyota Walbrzych clusters).
Main logistics routes from Katowice to the UK: motorway A1 (Lodz → Swiecko → Germany) and A4 (Zgorzelec → Germany). The CLIP Gliwice intermodal terminal handles combined rail+road transport, and Katowice–Pyrzowice Airport has a cargo terminal for express freight.
For Silesian exporters of steel and aluminium, preparation for UK CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism), which takes effect in 2027, is critical — it will cover steel, aluminium and cement exported to the UK. Plutos Ltd advises Silesian companies on preparing for these emissions reporting requirements.
Chemical companies exporting to the UK are subject to UK REACH requirements (managed by HSE — Health and Safety Executive UK). Registration of chemical substances under UK REACH is mandatory for importers above the tonnage threshold. Plutos Ltd advises on the current status of UK REACH and refers clients to appropriate regulatory advisers.
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- Air: Pyrzowice — cargo terminal, DHL Express
- Intermodal: CLIP Gliwice — rail + road
- Road: A1/A4, GOR (Upper Silesia Industrial District)
factoryIndustrial zones
- KSSE — Katowice Special Economic Zone
- KomCentrum — Dabrowa Gornicza, logistics
- Fiat/Stellantis Tychy cluster — automotive
inventory_2Dominant goods to the UK
- Steel and metallurgical products (HS 72–73)
- Industrial machinery (HS 84xx)
- Chemicals (HS 28–40)
- Automotive components (HS 8708)
Customs services for Katowice businesses
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Export Poland → UK
CDS for steel, machinery, chemicals, automotive. EUR.1/REX, trade remedies check, UK CBAM advisory 2027.
from £45 per declaration
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T1 Transit
T1 transit procedure for goods transiting through the UK. NCTS, comprehensive guarantee (CGU).
from £70 per document
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ENS / GMR for hauliers
S&S GB ENS and GMR for TIR trucks from Silesia travelling via A1/A4 to UK ports. 24/7.
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Transfer of Residence
ToR1 for Silesians returning from the UK. UK duty and VAT exemption for personal household effects.
from £110 per package
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ELO / EIDR
Simplified UK procedures for regular Silesian exporters. Faster clearance in the UK.
HMRC authorisation
Clearance pricing — Katowice 2026
| Service | Standard rate | Volume discount |
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| Import CDS | £55–85 | –10% from 50 units/month |
| Export CDS | £45–70 | –10% from 50 units/month |
| T1 Transit | from £70 | –10% from 50 units/month |
| Transfer of Residence | £110–150 | none |
Full price list 2026. Prices quoted net in GBP.
FAQ — UK customs broker Katowice
What goods from Upper Silesia are exported to the UK?
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Companies from Katowice and Upper Silesia export to the UK steel and metallurgical products (HS 72–73), industrial machinery (HS 84xx), chemicals (HS 28–40) and automotive components from the Fiat/Stellantis Tychy cluster. KSSE generates a significant share of UK-bound shipments.
Are steel products from Upper Silesia subject to UK CBAM?
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Yes — UK CBAM takes effect in 2027 and will cover steel, aluminium and cement. Silesian steelworks and rolling mills exporting to the UK will need to report embedded emissions. Plutos Ltd advises on preparing for UK CBAM for Silesian exporters.
How much does steel clearance from Katowice cost?
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CDS export declaration for steel: £45–70. The UK MFN tariff rate on steel is 0% for most products. Note: anti-dumping duties may apply to certain categories — trade remedies verification is a standard part of our service.
How does clearance through Pyrzowice Airport work?
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Katowice Pyrzowice Airport has a cargo terminal serving DHL Express and UPS. The customs declaration is submitted on site at the customs office at Pyrzowice (PL side) and electronically to HMRC (UK side) by Plutos Ltd.
Does a chemical company from Katowice need UK REACH?
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Yes — chemicals exported to the UK require UK REACH registration (managed by HSE), an SDS sheet compliant with UK CHIP, and a CDS declaration (HS 28–40). Plutos Ltd verifies the completeness of chemical documentation before every shipment.
Which logistics terminals serve Katowice on UK routes?
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CLIP Gliwice (intermodal terminal), KomCentrum Dabrowa Gornicza and GOR. Road routes: A1 → Lodz → Swiecko or A4 → Zgorzelec. TIR transit time: 2–3 days to UK ports.
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