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20/10/2021
Customs Compliance - When Bike Parts Become Not Assembled Bikes
When Parts Become a Bicycle Dutch Customs is currently putting an increased focus on imported bike parts. These checks are all after the import has taken place, hence their name: Controle na import (CNI, check after import). The parts are imported under HS Code HTS Code: 8714 .. .. Parts And …
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22/11/2021
Meet Our People: Customs Support International Customs and Compliance Director Nicolas Collart
In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Nicolas Collart , International Customs and Compliance Director at Customs Support Group. Who are you? My name is Nicolas Collart, and I …
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30/12/2021
Top 10 Most Read Customs Blogs of 2021
In 2022 more changes are coming, especially on the United Kingdom side. Follow the news section on our website and our Company LinkedIn Page to stay updated. It is no surprise that many of the stories in our Top 10 Most Read Customs Blogs of 2021 connect with Brexit. Please find the top 10 below in …
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2/2/2022
AEO in the Netherlands Today
Compared to other EU countries, The Netherlands has the highest number of AEO certificates relative to the size of the country - Germany is 9 times larger, France is 13 times larger, and Italy is 7 times bigger than the Netherlands. If we look at the type of licenses per type per EU country close …
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14/7/2023
Fête de la Fédération – Importing Traditional French foods
Salmon en papillote Translated, this means “salmon in parchment”. To cook this simple but tasty dish, you wrap your salmon in parchment (or tin foil) with some sliced vegetables, fennel, dill, lemon, and some olive oil. Bake for 12-15 minutes so the juices mix. That’s it! If you are importing …
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28/8/2020
Belgium Customs Prepares for Brexit
Customs authorities across the European Union, and also in the United Kingdom, have been working hard on finding thousands of additional people. When the United Kingdom leaves the European Union on December 31st, there will be a huge increase in customs documents that have to be processed, checked …
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22/12/2023
A year in review: world trade deals in 2023
EU The EU-Singapore Digital Partnership (EUSDP) In February, the European Union and Singapore signed the EUSDP – a digital-only customs agreement. The EU-Singapore Digital Partnership allows services to be traded with less red tape, enabling businesses to better provide security, 5G and 6G …
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31/12/2020
Preferential Treatment for Imports
Learn more how to import goods into the UK from the European Union, as well as how to claim preferential treatment for your imports and how to prove origin. This applies to companies in The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Poland. Claiming Preferential Treatment According to the free trade …
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22/9/2021
The Importance of a Correct Customs Classification of Your Goods
Please be aware that the classification of your goods has an impact on: Duties Import- and export limitations Documentation requirements Licenses Commercial policy measures Security measures How are goods classified? Goods are classified according to the Harmonised System. The customs …
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31/1/2020
Today is the day when the UK will leave the EU
Today is the day. Tonight at midnight Central European Time the United Kingdom will leave the European Union. Brexit is a fact. Well, sort of. Not much will have changed for companies doing business with the United Kingdom, after today. The European Union gave its final approval to the Brexit deal …