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UK → Poland import
CDS import declarations, PVA, duty relief. Import of cosmetic raw materials and packaging from the UK to Toruń facilities.
Toruń & Kujawy • UK broker 2026
UK Customs Broker — Toruń and surrounding area
We handle UK–Poland customs clearance for businesses in Toruń and Kujawy. Cosmetics, dry food, packaging, tools — CDS, T1 and ENS declarations in English and Polish. UK OPSS for cosmetics.
Who do we serve in Toruń?
- check_circleCosmetics and personal care product manufacturers in Toruń
- check_circleDry food and confectionery manufacturers (gingerbread)
- check_circlePackaging and cardboard product manufacturers in the region
- check_circleHand and industrial tool manufacturers from Kujawy
- check_circleCompanies from Toruń Technology Park exporting to the UK
3 steps to UK customs clearance
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Documents
Commercial invoice, packing list, CMR. For cosmetics — CPSR/OPSS documentation. For food — BTOM check. Send by email or WhatsApp.
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Quote & HS code
HS code (cosmetics 3303–3307, biscuits/cakes 1905, packaging 4819–4823, tools 8205–8207), customs procedure, statement on origin/REX. Individual quote.
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CDS declaration
CDS declaration submitted to HMRC. Cosmetics — UK OPSS check. Food — BTOM. MRN + full documentation. Pre-check 48h before shipment.
Toruń and Kujawy — customs specifics
Toruń is a historic industrial city on the Vistula river and the hub of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian region. The region exports to the UK cosmetics and personal care products (Toruń has a strong cosmetics sector), the famous Toruń gingerbread and confectionery (a recognised brand in the UK), industrial and cardboard packaging and hand and industrial tools. Toruń Technology Park is home to IT, cosmetics and food sector businesses.
Logistics routes from Toruń to the UK: road S10/S11 → Bydgoszcz (50 km) → S5 → Poznań → A2 → Świecko → Germany → UK ferries. Alternatively A1 towards Łódź and A2 → Świecko. The PKP Cargo freight terminal in Toruń handles rail cargo. Bydgoszcz Airport (50 km) for express shipments. TIR transit time: 2–2.5 days to UK ports.
Key regulatory requirements for Toruń: UK OPSS (Office for Product Safety and Standards) for cosmetics — every manufacturer exporting cosmetics to the UK must appoint a UK "responsible person" and register the product with OPSS. Gingerbread and confectionery exported to the UK are subject to the BTOM (Border Target Operating Model) — phases 4–5 introduced food checks at UK ports. Plutos Team Agent Ltd keeps clients up to date on current OPSS and BTOM requirements.
Tool manufacturers exporting to the UK should note that electrical tools and power tools must bear the UKCA mark (replacing CE for the UK market). Plutos Team Agent Ltd verifies UKCA requirements for tools before every shipment from Toruń.
location_onCustoms and logistics points
- Road: S10/S11 → Bydgoszcz → S5 → A2 → Świecko
- Rail: PKP Cargo freight terminal Toruń
- Air: Bydgoszcz Airport (50 km) — express shipments
factoryIndustrial zones
- Toruń Technology Park — IT, cosmetics, food
- Toruń-Zachód Investment Zone
- Kuyavian Industrial Park
inventory_2Leading goods to the UK
- Cosmetics (HS 3303–3307) — UK OPSS
- Dry food / confectionery (HS 1905, 1806)
- Cardboard packaging (HS 4819–4823)
- Hand tools (HS 8205–8207)
Customs services for businesses in Toruń
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Poland → UK export
CDS for cosmetics, food, packaging and tools. UK OPSS check for cosmetics, BTOM for food, UKCA for power tools.
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T1 Transit
T1 transit procedure for goods transiting through the UK. NCTS, CGU for UK ports (Hull, Immingham).
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UK OPSS — cosmetics
UK OPSS compliance check for cosmetics from Toruń. Guidance on appointing a UK responsible person. CPSR notification.
Included in export package
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Household goods / relocation relief
The EU relocation relief (Council Regulation (EC) No 1186/2009) for people returning to Toruń from the UK. Polish duty and VAT relief where conditions are met.
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ELO / EIDR
Simplified UK procedures for regular exporters from Toruń Technology Park. HMRC authorisations.
HMRC authorisation
Clearance rates — Toruń 2026
| Service | Rate | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Import CDS | pricing | –10% from 50/month |
| Export CDS | pricing | –10% from 50/month |
| T1 Transit | pricing | –10% from 50/month |
| Household goods / relocation relief | £110–150 | none |
Full 2026 price list. Prices net in GBP.
FAQ — UK customs broker Toruń
What goods are exported from Toruń to the UK?
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Toruń exports to the UK cosmetics and personal care products (HS 3303–3307), dry food and confectionery — including the famous Toruń gingerbread (HS 1905, 1806), cardboard packaging (HS 4819–4823) and hand tools (HS 8205–8207). Toruń Technology Park is home to IT, cosmetics and food businesses.
Do cosmetics from Toruń require UK OPSS registration?
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Yes — cosmetics exported to the UK require OPSS notification and appointment of a UK responsible person. The manufacturer must hold a UK Cosmetics Product Safety Report (CPSR). Plutos Team Agent Ltd advises on UK OPSS requirements and assists in appointing a UK responsible person for cosmetics from Toruń.
How does logistics from Toruń to the UK work?
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Goods from Toruń travel via S10/S11 → Bydgoszcz (50 km) → S5 → Poznań → A2 → Świecko → Germany → UK ferries. The PKP Cargo terminal in Toruń handles rail cargo. TIR transit time: 2–2.5 days. Bydgoszcz Airport (50 km) for express shipments.
How much does clearance of cosmetics from Toruń to the UK cost?
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CDS export declaration for cosmetics (HS 3303–3307): current rates: easyclearance.pl/en/pricing.html. UK duty rates: 0% preferential rate (TCA) for goods of Polish/EU origin, based on a statement on origin (with the EU exporter's REX number for consignments over 6,000 euros). Cosmetics additionally require UK OPSS/CPSR verification. Plutos Team Agent Ltd carries out a cosmetics documentation pre-check before every shipment.
Does dry food from Toruń (gingerbread) require certificates for the UK?
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Dry food (gingerbread HS 1905, chocolate products HS 1806) exported to the UK requires a CDS declaration and may be subject to BTOM checks at UK ports. An IJHARS health certificate is required for certain food categories. Plutos Team Agent Ltd verifies BTOM requirements before every food shipment from Toruń.
What is Toruń Technology Park?
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Toruń Technology Park is home to IT, biotechnology, cosmetics and food businesses. Exporters from the park sending goods to the UK may use simplified UK customs procedures (EIDR, ELO). Plutos Team Agent Ltd serves businesses from Toruń Technology Park and advises on HMRC procedures.
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