The Duty Relief Most UK Manufacturers Don’t Know About
How Outward Processing Relief can transform the economics of your international supply chain — and why most UK SMEs are
US Customs Enforcement Overhaul: What UK and EU Exporters Must Do Now
On 3 June 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order entitled “Strengthening Customs Enforcement.” The Order is the most significant
Is AI Making Your Customs Decisions? Here’s What You Need to Check
If you import or export goods – whether you handle customs yourself or work with a freight forwarder or customs
Could Your Business Be Overpaying Import Duty?
For many UK businesses, import duty is simply accepted as a normal cost of trading internationally. But what if some
Structural Excess Capacity and the Next Wave of US Tariffs: What UK and EU Businesses Must Do Now
A practitioner’s guide to the USTR Section 301 investigations launched 11 March 2026 – and what they mean for British
Supply Chain Due Diligence: Why UK Companies Can No Longer Afford to Look Away
From USTR Section 301 forced labour investigations to the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive — the regulatory and commercial
Manufacturing Opportunities in East & South Asia
How UK SMEs Can Build Resilient, Cost-Effective Supply Chains Across Asia UK manufacturers are operating in a more complex global
Reduce Import Costs: A Smarter Customs Valuation & Duty Strategy
Written by ITM Specialist Douglas Mackay Many importers continue to calculate duty using only the supplier’s invoice price. However, as
UK–Southeast Asia Trade: A Strategic Opportunity Under the DCTS
Unlocking Growth Through the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme – an article by ITM Specialist Douglas Mackay. The UK’s Developing