What are the US Section 232 Tariffs?
…and what do exporters need to know? These significant duty charges have already had a resounding impact on global trade,
What is the Windsor Framework?
Beginning in 2025, new streamlined processes will revolutionise how traders operate by significantly reducing the information required for moving goods directly from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
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When will International Trade go Digital?
The UK government is providing for a trade solution which will bring productivity and cost savings to all businesses involved in international trade.
Why Tariff Classification is important
Tariff classification is a process of determining the correct code number for your goods to have them accurately recorded. The key uses are for statistical purposes at import or export.
IMPORTANT: UK tariff code updates 2022
From 1st January 2022, traders need to implement changes to tariff codes. Failure to record the correct 2022 classification code on customs entries will result in your goods being rejected by HMRC
Customs and excise duties, procedures and regulations.
In the UK, excise duty is considered as an indirect tax which is added to goods Mike Court looks at how
What are export licensing controls?
International Trade Compliance Specialist, Mike Court explains some of the important considerations behind export licensing controls.
What should you include on a commercial invoice for customs compliance?
In order to create a full export and/or import declaration, the customs invoice should contain: Gross and net weight of goods, values and currencies by HS code (Tariff code), Origin of goods by HS code and your EORI number.
Intrastat returns to continue for UK companies
Intrastat returns are a mandatory task for companies who move goods from UK to the EU (subject to value thresholds). It enables the UK authorities and the EU to track trade between countries for statistical purposes.
What is a Certificate of Origin?
If the UK has a zero tariff trade agreement with the EU, all exports will need to prove that their products are of UK origin.
Looking beyond 2020? What’s the plan?
Mike Court discusses the options as the EU Transition Period deadline hurtles towards us, despite other business delays… As an
Brexit Transition Period – the half-way point
Are you prepared? Mike Court, International Trade Compliance Specialist explains how to access vital training in what will be a
Controlled goods: export from 1st January 2021
by Mike Court, International Trade Compliance Specialist Changes to documentation, licences and exemptions for controlled goods are due to take
What is AEO status? Should I have it?
What type of company does AEO apply to? AEO status is an internationally recognised quality mark that shows your company
How to ensure customs compliance for Brexit
Here is a list of the most important documents each business is required to keep in an audit file for importing and exporting
HS codes? A good question…
An overseas client has asked us to put a different customs tariff code on our documentation. Should we do this?