Why International Trade Must Be at the Heart of the UK’s Economic Recovery
International Trade Matters has recently been honoured with the Global Growth Award for Services at the Devon Chamber of Commerce […]
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
UK Steel: New Tariffs and Quotas – What Businesses Need to Know
The UK government has announced a major overhaul of its steel trade policy, with new safeguards taking effect on 1
Tariff Wars and the Unraveling of Trade Trust: A UK Practitioner’s Perspective
The clash between the US Supreme Court and the Trump administration over tariff authority represents more than constitutional drama –
Does AI recommend using AI to classify goods?
A rapidly expanding source of advice and search tool for knowledge, AI is an increasingly valuable tool in the workplace…
Sourcing: What’s Changing, and Where Are the Opportunities?
It’s no longer just who can make the product—but how, where, under what conditions, and with what kind of backup plan? And how about sustainability and Net Zero?
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
UK Iron and Steel traders need to exercise vigilance on the origins of steel supply.
Steel traders should be aware of the regulations that prohibit the import of goods into the UK and the associated criteria as well as the HS codes affected.
A week in the life of an international trade specialist…
Join Mike Court for exclusive access to a week in international trade compliance…
Travelling for business?
Paul Walters, International Trade Compliance specialist shares his insight on making those all-important overseas trips
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.
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.
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.
Helping Goods Flow Smoothly
A small investment of time and money spent on reviewing and improving your documents can deliver a dramatic return on that investment if it helps products arrive on time. That has a direct impact on cashflow, customer satisfaction, internal administrative time and energy, and ultimately how you are viewed by your customers and your staff.