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19/9/2023
Meet Our People: Ash Lacey
In this edition, we are excited to present Felixstowe SCDP Team Leader Ash Lacey, who has been providing Simplified Customs Declaration Process declarations for over six years – both with UK Customs Solutions and Customs Support. Join us as Ash shares his story, and his insights into this key duty …
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24/10/2023
Ro/Ro Cargo and Ireland
The GVMS process When transporting goods between the EU and the UK, the Goods Vehicle Movement Service is the mechanism for processing the export and import clearances once the vehicle has boarded the ferry. To do this, both the import and export declaration MRNs need to be assigned to the GVMS …
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25/10/2023
CDS 999L Code Extended in UK
What is the 999L document waiver code on CDS? The 999L code on the Customs Declaration Service waives the requirement for additional documentation relating to prohibition and restrictions (P&Rs). The use of 999L allows you to skip adding documentation information that is usually required for the …
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29/6/2020
European contingency measure wooden packaging expires on 30 June 2020
In order to prevent the spread of harmful organisms via wooden packaging material from China, European contingency measures have been in place since 2013. Consignments of natural stone or steel products with wooden packaging material are selected for a physical inspection at an approved inspection …
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3/5/2019
Brexit: How to get an EORI Number? Overview of EU Customs Authorities
As I explained in my earlier post on this subject: Brexit Preparations: Get an EORI Number An EORI number is a European Union registration and identification number for businesses that want to import or export goods into or out of the EU. An EORI number is assigned by the member state where your …
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23/5/2019
Import Documents you (may) need for Export
In our last article on export documents , we described the different types of export documents, such as the EX-A , the EU-A , the T2L , the COM-A and T2LF documents. In this article, we will guide you through some important import-related documents you might need when you want to export your …
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5/6/2019
What exporters need to know about Dual-Use Goods
As an exporter of goods or a service provider to an exporter, you are asked to provide a written declaration that states whether your shipment contains dual-use or military goods. What Are Dual-Use Goods? The European Commission defines dual-use goods as products and technologies normally used for …
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18/2/2020
Corona Update: Businesses Are Looking for Non-Chinese Sources
China is sometimes called the Factory of the World. That factory has been almost shut down. Many companies have shut down their production facilities to prevent Corona outbreaks on the factory floors. And the companies that are still producing, have an issue with getting their goods shipped …
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13/5/2019
Customs operations and the blockchain technology
The Saudi Customs Authority has piloted the processing of a shipment with the use of blockchain technology. The shipment went from Damman in Saudi Arabia to the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. There it was put on a truck and transported to its final destination in Belgium. What is Blockchain …
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23/9/2019
Learn About the Advantages of Fiscal Representation
Importing Means Paying Tax When you import goods into the Netherlands to sell them to your customers in the Netherlands you have to pay Value Added Tax (VAT). On most products, the VAT is 21 percent. Postpone Paying VAT When Importing VAT needs to be paid when goods are imported. Non-Dutch …