When making individual or commercial shipments to England, every step needs to be carefully planned.
A neglect that seems small can lead to both time and financial losses.
As Pratikargo, a team that has delivered thousands of shipments from Turkey to England without problems, we have compiled in this article the common mistakes and the 7 basic steps you should avoid for you.

1. Check the Compliance of the Product to be Sent with UK Customs Regulations

Each country has different import rules.
After Brexit, the UK has imposed restrictions and additional documents on certain product categories.

What you should pay attention to:

• Categories such as cosmetics, food, and medical products are subject to additional inspection.

• Determine the product's GTIP (HS) code.

• Check the list of prohibited products.

Pratikargo analyses the compliance of your shipment with customs with a free preliminary check.

2. Follow the Packaging Rules and Ensure the Safety of the Product

Insufficient packaging can cause your product to be damaged during transport and be returned.

Things to be considered:

• Choose the type of packaging according to the weight and type of the product.

• Apply double protection (e.g., bubble wrap + box) for fragile products.

• Protect liquid and textile products with leak-proof, sealed bags.

Pratikargo brings the process into compliance with standards with its packaging and parcel labeling services suitable for England.

3. Properly Prepare Invoice and Documents

Incomplete or incorrect documents can cause delays in customs or the product being returned.

The documents that need to be prepared:

• Commercial or proforma invoice

• Content list (piece, weight, value)

• ETGB information (if you are sending within the scope of micro export)

Pratikargo ensures these documents are completely prepared on your behalf.

4. Do Not Overlook EORI and VAT Processes

If you are doing commercial shipping to England, the recipient must have an EORI number.
Also, for some products, the recipient may have to pay VAT.

Things you need to know:

• The EORI (Economic Operator Registration and Identification) number is different for the EU and England.

• If you are invoicing a recipient not registered in England, the shipment method should be “Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU)”.

Pratikargo informs and eases the processes with solution partners in such operations.

5. Correctly Determine the Type of Shipment and Cargo Route

The delivery time, product size, and your budget directly affect which transportation method you will use.

Options:

• Air cargo: fast but expensive

• Land + sea combination: affordable but takes longer

Pratikargo provides a comparative presentation of the most suitable transportation alternatives for your shipment.

6. Packaging and Labeling Must Comply with Amazon FBA or Fulfillment Standards

If the product you send to England is going to an Amazon warehouse or a local fulfillment center, you must comply with special rules.

Requirements:

• FNSKU label must be on every product

• Amazon's warehouse label must be placed on the parcel

• "Made in Turkey" must be included

Pratikargo specializes in preparing shipments compliant with FBA and fulfillment.

7. Do Not Neglect Shipment Tracking and Recipient Notification

Being able to track the shipment by both you and your recipient during the delivery period gives confidence and reduces return rates.

Things to be done:

• Share the cargo tracking number

• Contact the recipient in case of delays

• Do a satisfaction follow-up after delivery

Pratikargo allows you to track your shipment at every step with advanced tracking systems and a live support team.

Conclusion: Conscious Planning Means Smooth Delivery

Although sending cargo to England has become a more accessible process, shipments made without being aware of the details can cause serious problems.
By applying these 7 critical steps, you can save both time and money and increase customer satisfaction.
Pratikargo works with you at every step of your shipping process and makes things easier.