Merchandise in Baggage (MIB)
Merchandise in Baggage (MIB) Clearance Services
Specialist customs clearance for goods carried personally through UK airports — available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What is Merchandise in Baggage?
Merchandise in Baggage refers to commercial goods carried by an individual traveller in their personal luggage or accompanied baggage, rather than shipped as conventional freight. It is a distinct customs regime with its own declaration requirements, and errors or delays at the border can result in seizure of goods, financial penalties or significant disruption to your business.
Prisma Logistics UK provides a specialist MIB clearance service operating around the clock, covering all major UK airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Whether you are a regular business traveller carrying samples, a trader importing commercial stock, or an individual bringing high-value or specialist items into the UK, we manage the compliance process on your behalf so you clear without complication.
Prisma Logistics UK provides a specialist MIB clearance service operating around the clock, covering all major UK airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Whether you are a regular business traveller carrying samples, a trader importing commercial stock, or an individual bringing high-value or specialist items into the UK, we manage the compliance process on your behalf so you clear without complication.
Our MIB Services
Temporary Import Clearance
Goods brought into the UK on a temporary basis — such as equipment for exhibitions, demonstrations, product samples or tools of the trade — require specific customs treatment to avoid full duty liability. We handle temporary admission declarations, manage the relevant relief procedures and ensure goods are correctly documented for re-export, protecting you from unexpected duty or VAT charges.
Commercial Goods Clearance
Business travellers carrying stock, components, trade samples or commercial merchandise through UK airports must declare these goods correctly on arrival. We prepare and submit the necessary customs entries ahead of your arrival where possible, minimising time at the border and ensuring your goods are cleared accurately and compliantly from the outset.
High Value Goods Clearance
High value items carried in accompanied baggage require careful customs handling to ensure correct valuation, accurate duty and VAT assessment, and full compliance with import regulations. We manage the declaration process for jewellery, watches, electronics, luxury goods and other high-value items, providing you with the documentation and support needed to clear smoothly and without challenge.
Antiques and Art Clearance
Antiques, artworks, collectibles and culturally significant items are subject to specific import rules covering classification, valuation, licensing and in some cases restricted goods requirements. Our team has experience handling these declarations accurately, ensuring your items are correctly classified and that all necessary documentation is in place before you arrive at the border.
Personal Effects and Relocation Goods
Individuals relocating to the UK and bringing personal belongings, household effects or vehicles as accompanied baggage may qualify for duty relief under specific customs provisions. We advise on eligibility, prepare the relevant declarations and manage the clearance process to ensure a straightforward entry.
Urgent and Out-of-Hours Clearance
Our MIB team operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you have an urgent clearance requirement outside normal business hours, or if an issue arises at the border that requires immediate customs support, we are available to assist at any time. Contact us directly by phone or WhatsApp for out-of-hours assistance.
Airports We Cover
We provide MIB clearance services across all major UK international airports including London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, London Luton, London City, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Bristol. If your arrival airport is not listed, contact us and we will confirm coverage.
Why Use Prisma for MIB Clearance?
Merchandise in Baggage declarations are frequently mishandled, either because travellers are unaware of the requirement or because the specific rules are poorly understood. The consequences of incorrect declarations range from delays and seizure of goods through to financial penalties and reputational damage.
Prisma Logistics UK has over 25 years of customs experience across all import regimes. Our MIB team understands the specific requirements, the reliefs available and the practical realities of clearing goods at busy international airports. We give you the advice and support you need before you travel, not after a problem has already arisen.
Prisma Logistics UK has over 25 years of customs experience across all import regimes. Our MIB team understands the specific requirements, the reliefs available and the practical realities of clearing goods at busy international airports. We give you the advice and support you need before you travel, not after a problem has already arisen.
Travelling with Commercial Goods?
Contact our MIB team before you travel. Early preparation avoids delays at the border.