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14/8/2019
Brexit Preparations Checklist
The Brexit is a subject that has been discussed a lot and even more is written about the upcoming exit of Great Britain out of the European Union. We at Customs Support also keep you informed of all developments. We have collected all the news for you on our #Brexit page . With the deadline of 31 …
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4/1/2021
Brexit: New Rules and Regulations for EU-UK Trade
When everybody in the European Union was wishing each other a Happy New Year on December 31st at 12pm it was still 11 pm in the United Kingdom. While they had still an hour to go until January 1st 2021 they had already officially left the European Union. Brexit was finally a fact. The Trade and …
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9/2/2021
New Customs Checks in the United Kingdom Are Coming. Are You Prepared?
The European Union immediately implemented all full checks and measures, whereas the United Kingdom has chosen a phased approach. The 3 Phased Plan The UK approach is based on a 3 phased plan. The first phase, which started on January 1st 2021 imposed customs checks on controlled goods, such as …
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24/1/2024
The Fresh Food Industry & Customs
What are the challenges of international fresh food supply? Health is the number one priority when it comes to fresh food. We, as consumers, need to know that the food we buy isn’t going to make us unwell. Any problems that arise also need to be traceable so that potential epidemics can be locked …
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8/8/2019
Incoterms: What are they?
What are Incoterms? Incoterms stands for International Commercial Terms. The terms are published by The International Chamber of Commerce . They regulate commercial transactions between parties in terms of costs, responsibilities, tasks and risks associated with the transportation and delivery of …
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23/1/2024
Common Types of Import Duty
What is import duty? Import duty is a tax that is levied on goods that are brought into the country from abroad. Unlike VAT, duty is not reclaimed during the normal course of business, so it should be accounted for in the cost of the goods when you are making your purchasing decisions. Depending on …
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6/9/2023
Classification and CBAM
What’s a HS commodity code? An HS commodity code is a 10 digit (for imports) number that classifies your goods . This code is entered on your import clearance and dictates the duty and VAT you pay , rules of preferential origin , and any additional obligations you may have – such as the need to …
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31/1/2024
Meet Our People: Anis Rajhi
In this edition, we are excited to present Anis Rajhi, who is our operations director in France. Join us as Anis his experience and insights in this article. Who are you? I’m Anis Rajhi, 42 years old, working for Customs Support in France. I am married, have two young children, and live in Lyon – …
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21/1/2020
Binding Tariff Information: What Is It?
What is a Binding Tariff Information? A Binding Tariff Information (BTI) decision is a written tariff classification of your goods. It’s not a legal requirement, but it provides assurance that your goods have the correct commodity code or Harmonized tariff code. This is important, as different …
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6/2/2024
Meet Our People: Elías Benhamú
In this edition, we are excited to present Elías Benhamú, who is our financial director for France and Spain Join us as Elías shares his experience and insights in this article. Who are you? I’m Elías , 32 years old, from a city called Cordoba in Spain. I have been working with Customs Support for …