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.
Trading with Latin America; 9 ways to get paid
UK exporters should be aware of the fact that Latin American lending rates are far higher than those faced by companies in the UK
Understanding the costs of importing and exporting
With many costs hitting importers and exporters it’s frequently difficult to understand charges from duties, VAT and fees
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
What are export licensing controls?
International Trade Compliance Specialist, Mike Court explains some of the important considerations behind export licensing controls.
What’s so important about Lunch, Language and Understanding?
Even if a country defines that the main language is English, the cultural differences mean that there are differences in inflection, in emphasis and indeed in meaning.
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.
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.