Customs

Clear your path smartly

Products always have to be cleared at customs and this is tedious administrative work, which should be done by experts. Fortunately, we take care of customs clearances completely, so you don't have to spend a single second on this.

Skip delays, experience speed and convenience

It often takes several days for other forwarders to clear a shipment. Thanks to our automation, customs clearance is completed within minutes.

Stay up to date of your shipment

Gain insight into your shipments. Our automated systems keep you updated on your customs clearance status. You'll get the green light as soon as customs checks are done.

Stay compliant and have peace of mind

Cargomate keeps you up-to-date with the latest customs regulations, helping you avoid fines and penalties.

Ontdek de voordelen van de AEO-C vergunning

Discover the benefits of the AEO-C Permit

Streamline your customs processes and enjoy faster clearance times with the AEO-C permit. This exclusive certification offers numerous advantages for businesses engaged in international trade.

Reduce delays

We help you avoid customs delays. Cargomate makes customs procedures easy with our AEO-C permit. Even if customs systems have issues, Cargomate keeps your clearances going.

Less physical controls

Say goodbye to long waits and shorter delays in case of checks. Our trusted partnership with customs means your clearances get priority with our AEO-C permit.

Seamless cross-border operations

Perks & Benefits

Our experts handle all the clearance work, freeing you from customs headaches

Import declaration

Get your stuff into the country smoothly! Our import declaration service helps make sure your imported goods go through customs without any issues.

Export declaration

Sending things out of the country? Our export declaration service makes it easy and ensures your shipments follow all the rules.

Limited fiscal representation

Don’t you have a dutch VAT-number? Get to know our Limited Fiscal Representation service. Import goods into one EU member state, sell in another, and defer VAT payments.

Transit declaration

Moving things across borders? Our transit document services help you take care of all the paperwork, so your goods move smoothly.

Customs warehouse

Need to store things without dealing with customs right away? Our Customs Entrepot service lets you do that. You can pay when you're ready or save money by waiting.

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Client Testimonials

What our cargo mates think

More than 4,000 entrepreneurs save money, time and effort thanks to Cargomate.

Rated 4.9 / 5
Sander Risseeuw
Owner

Boloo Forwarding is highly recommended to use. It's easy to use and if you do have a question, you'll get it answered in the chat. They also offer storage and the prices are good!

Jelle Boeije
Co-owner

So far, a great collaboration with Cargomate. I've only been using it recently, but I find the interface super chill and making a booking is also easy. In addition, they offer a nice service via chat, because they provide answers fairly quickly and provide clear answers.

Jesse Botter
Owner

Compared to the speed and prices of suppliers in China, this is so much cheaper and faster. Air freight and sea freight are both ideally arranged. A large part is being taken care of.

Willem van den oord
E-commerce entrepreneur

Lives changing, recommend it to everyone!

Carel van den Boogaart
Owner

Absolutely top company. We let all our transports go from Boloo Forwarding, which runs smoothly and affordably. The support is unparalleled. No question or problem is too much for her. They help quickly and personally. Nothing but praise! We hope to work with them for years to come!

Belmin Valk
E-commerce entrepreneur

The main reason why I use Boloo Forwarding is because it ensures that I'm paying the lowest possible rate for the most efficient shipment and service. When I was still arranging my transport through my suppliers, I was always worried about paying too much or paying extra costs afterwards.

Laura Oorschot
E-commerce entrepreneur

Before I had Cargomate, I used a Chinese forwarder via Alibaba. When this went completely wrong, wrong products, late delivery times and no one to blame, I immediately switched to Boloo Forwarding. And what a world of difference that was!

Jelmer Boele
E-commerce entrepreneur

Super company! Use Cargomate often, they have their own calculator to calculate costs, I haven't seen this with any other forwarder, usually always a lot of hassle asking prices, now it's a matter of entering weight, dimensions and number of boxes and hoppa you've got the price. Great!

Wael de Drooge
E-commerce entrepreneur

Since working with Cargomate, I have a familiar feeling. It is a great pleasure to work with a forwarder who is Dutch. As a result, communication is easy and smooth. Finally, I would like to say that the prices have always been very reasonable!

Leon Korpel
E-commerce entrepreneur

I've been shipping products before Boloo came up with Forwarding. From experience, I can tell you that it has never been easier than with Cargomate. The rates are also cheaper than via the manufacturer or another forwarder because of bundling multiple shipments from other entrepreneurs, win together!

Esat Tutus
E-commerce entrepreneur

Cargomate always provides you with the cheapest rates. Because I work with Cargomate, shipments are really easy. The only thing I can say is that you have the opportunity to work with Cargomate: Do it fast!

Jelle Boeije
Co-owner

So far, a great collaboration with Cargomate. I've only been using it recently, but I find the interface super chill and making a booking is also easy. In addition, they offer a nice service via chat, because they provide answers fairly quickly and provide clear answers.

Sander Risseeuw
Owner

Boloo Forwarding is highly recommended to use. It's easy to use and if you do have a question, you'll get it answered in the chat. They also offer storage and the prices are good!

Laura Oorschot
E-commerce entrepreneur

Before I had Cargomate, I used a Chinese forwarder via Alibaba. When this went completely wrong, wrong products, late delivery times and no one to blame, I immediately switched to Boloo Forwarding. And what a world of difference that was!

Jesse Botter
Owner

Compared to the speed and prices of suppliers in China, this is so much cheaper and faster. Air freight and sea freight are both ideally arranged. A large part is being taken care of.

Jelmer Boele
E-commerce entrepreneur

Super company! Use Cargomate often, they have their own calculator to calculate costs, I haven't seen this with any other forwarder, usually always a lot of hassle asking prices, now it's a matter of entering weight, dimensions and number of boxes and hoppa you've got the price. Great!

Wael de Drooge
E-commerce entrepreneur

Since working with Cargomate, I have a familiar feeling. It is a great pleasure to work with a forwarder who is Dutch. As a result, communication is easy and smooth. Finally, I would like to say that the prices have always been very reasonable!

Esat Tutus
E-commerce entrepreneur

Cargomate always provides you with the cheapest rates. Because I work with Cargomate, shipments are really easy. The only thing I can say is that you have the opportunity to work with Cargomate: Do it fast!

Belmin Valk
E-commerce entrepreneur

The main reason why I use Boloo Forwarding is because it ensures that I'm paying the lowest possible rate for the most efficient shipment and service. When I was still arranging my transport through my suppliers, I was always worried about paying too much or paying extra costs afterwards.

Willem van den oord
E-commerce entrepreneur

Lives changing, recommend it to everyone!

Leon Korpel
E-commerce entrepreneur

I've been shipping products before Boloo came up with Forwarding. From experience, I can tell you that it has never been easier than with Cargomate. The rates are also cheaper than via the manufacturer or another forwarder because of bundling multiple shipments from other entrepreneurs, win together!

Carel van den Boogaart
Owner

Absolutely top company. We let all our transports go from Boloo Forwarding, which runs smoothly and affordably. The support is unparalleled. No question or problem is too much for her. They help quickly and personally. Nothing but praise! We hope to work with them for years to come!

FAQs

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How do I know what I need to pay for my customs clearance?

You can calculate the costs with our calculator. Simply fill in the HS code, purchase value, and transport costs. Then you can make a proper calculation. Do you want to be sure? Please contact us.

When do I need to pay for VAT and import duties?

After customs clearance, you will receive an invoice from us. You’ll have 14 days to pay the invoice.

Are there extra costs other than VAT and import duties?

You’ll pay an ‘advance commission’ of 2% on VAT and import duties, since Cargomate has to pay the money to the customs in advance.In addition, there could also be an anti-dumping tax, charged by the customs based on your HS code. We can check this for you, before doing the customs clearance.

What is an HS code?

HS codes are codes, determined by the WDO, to classify goods. By this classification, the customs can charge a certain amount of import duties, or restrict the import of this product. 

Can Cargomate help us determine the right HS code for our product?

Of course we can! We even have a HS code finder tool, which helps you find the right HS code for your product. Please keep in mind that this is an AI-tool, so if you want to be sure about the classification of your product, please contact us.

How does Limited Fiscal Representation work?

Imagine you're a Belgian company, and you want to sell your products in the Netherlands. Normally, when you import goods into another EU country like the Netherlands, you have to pay the Dutch Value Added Tax (VAT) upfront at the border.

However, with LFR, you can work with a fiscal representative in the Netherlands. This representative temporarily takes care of your Dutch VAT responsibilities. So, when your goods arrive in the Netherlands, you don't have to pay VAT immediately. You can sell your products, and the VAT will be settled later, making cross-border trade smoother and more cost-effective for your Belgian business. This example can also be applied for companies from other countries than the Netherlands.