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
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
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.
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.
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
Importing problems on the horizon for 1st July?
Postponed VAT, Delayed Declarations and Duties could be cause for concern in the second half of 2021 for UK importers
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.
What does January 1st and the trade agreement really mean to businesses?
International Trade Specialist, Frances Fawcett explores the impact of December’s trade agreement on customs declarations, tariffs, VAT, Country of Origin and more…
Let’s talk ATA Carnets
When you take goods, items or equipment, into and back out of a country, a temporary export passport is required – called an ATA Carnet.
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.