Export from Bydgoszcz to the UK — customs broker for the Kuyavia-Pomerania industry
TL;DR — key information
- Specialisation: Easy Clearance handles export of furniture, pharmaceuticals and electronics from Kuyavia-Pomerania to Great Britain.
- Key documents: EUR.1 for goods of Polish origin, ISPM-15 for wooden pallets, CN coding and export declarations.
- Export price: from £45 to £120 depending on the complexity of the customs clearance procedure.
- Route: Bydgoszcz–Dover (~1600 km), handling through port, airport and land transport.
Bydgoszcz and Kuyavia-Pomerania — an industrial centre of Poland
The Kuyavia-Pomerania region, particularly Bydgoszcz, is one of Poland's most important production hubs. The city and surrounding municipalities concentrate on highly specialised sectors that export their products to European markets, including Great Britain.
Bydgoszcz pharmaceuticals are represented by world-class manufacturers such as Novartis and Sanofi Bydgoszcz, which require precise customs procedures and pharmacopoeia documentation. The electronics and electrical engineering sector forms the second pillar of the region's economy, whilst the furniture and furnishings industry is renowned for the highest quality products destined for export to Great Britain and throughout Europe.
The Bydgoszcz Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Bydgoszcz Airport and developed transport infrastructure make the region an ideal base for companies seeking a partner to handle customs clearance and export logistics.
Export of furniture from Kuyavia-Pomerania to the UK — figures and perspectives
Kuyavia-Pomerania is one of the largest exporters of furniture to Great Britain. Polish furniture tradition combines with modern design, and enjoys high demand on the British market, particularly in the segments of office furniture, home furniture and specialist furniture.
Export of furniture to the UK requires:
- CN codes (combined nomenclature) — correct classification of goods determines the tariff rate and export procedure.
- Certificate of origin EUR.1 — a document confirming that goods originate from Poland and qualify for preferential customs treatment.
- Export declaration (Intrastat) — a mandatory statistical report for goods sent to the UK.
- ISPM-15 — a phytosanitary certificate for wooden pallets and packaging, required on import to Great Britain.
- Transport documents — CMR for land transport, BL for sea transport, AWB for air transport.