Welcome

Customs Associates is an independent customs and international trade consultancy practice, providing advice and support to importers and exporters involved in the international movement of goods to or from the European Union. We ensure traders pay the minimum amount of duty, whilst at the same time complying with the many regulations laid down by the European Commission.

Providing a comprehensive range of customs related services, Customs Associates advises both large multi-nationals and small and medium sized companies across a range of industry sectors.

Formerly Mike Hodge Associates, the company has been owned and managed by Barbara Scott since 2014, although Barbara has worked there since 1999. Prior to this, Barbara worked for 13 years as a consultant at Ernst & Young and Arthur Andersen. She has a wealth of knowledge about customs and international trade and is the current Chair of the Customs Practitioners Group. Barbara is also the customs adviser to the UK Warehousing Association and the giftware and toy trade.

The business is based in Eastcote, Middlesex UK, which is just 30 minutes from central London on the London Underground, and close to the M25 and M40 motorways.