The Border Keeps Moving: What Food Businesses Need to Know Now
I have first-hand experience of working inside the food and drink industry, so I don’t need a report to tell
14 Ministers. 11 Years. One Uncomfortable Truth About UK Trade Policy.
In my eleven years as Director General of the Institute of Export and International Trade, I worked with fourteen ministers
Did Brexit change how the world buys British? I’d like to hear from you
Ten years ago, I co-founded a small brand, manufactured in London, and set about selling it into Europe and Scandinavia.
The Steel Industry: A Shared Path Towards Decarbonisation and Trade Collaboration Between the UK and Germany
With both the UK and Germany undergoing significant industrial changes, the focus on decarbonisation presents a unique opportunity for collaboration.
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
Critical times for the future of UK steel
The global steel market is highly competitive, with significant pressure from imports and changing trade policies.
Positives and negatives across the divide
A recent survey by Opinium requesting views on Brexit has revealed some interesting results. Linda Middleton-Jones takes a look… As
How to get a Certificate of Origin
A Certificate of Origin is an official document that states the origin of goods that are being traded internationally. It shows where the goods were manufactured, produced, or processed.
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.
Importers, be prepared
Delayed import declarations, Duties, Postponed VAT Accounting – Are you really prepared?
Made in Britain – Making a Mark
British manufactured goods are recognised across the world, instruments of economic wealth and global status. The country has made its mark.
Importing and Exporting CBD Products: what you need to know
Shipping, customs, tariffs, and novel food regulations are just some of the added obstacles UK CBD manufacturers and suppliers now face.
Why every importer must pro-actively manage their imports
Your imports are your responsibility. Since the UK’s departure from the EU, billions of pounds worth of imports are now subject to new processes.
ATA Carnet Service
Are you attending trade shows, exhibitions or events abroad, providing commercial samples or travelling with professional equipment? You are likely to need an ATA Carnet.
EU VAT obligations for eCommerce sellers explained – and what you need to do
Exports are zero rated for VAT so there is generally no need to charge VAT on your export sales. However, when the goods arrive at the border in your overseas market, import VAT becomes due.
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
Understanding trade remedies is essential after Brexit
One of the lesser-known consequences of Brexit is that the UK is now responsible for dealing with dumped and unfairly subsidised imports by undertaking trade remedies investigations