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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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What Are The Risks of Using The Wrong HS-Code
What is an HS-Code? HS-Code stands for Harmonized System Code. It is developed and maintained by the World Customs Organization in Brussels. HS-Codes are used by Customs Authorities worldwide to categorise products. Based on the HS-Code of the product you want to export there are specific …
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Trade Deals Around the World: September Edition
Trade Deals Around the World is our monthly recurring update, which gives you a quick and easy update on what has been happening in the many trade deal negotiations going on around the world. Summer is coming to an end, which means most businesses are back at full capacity. The same goes for the …
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13/3/2024
UK Customs Legislation 2024 & 2025
2024 Customs changes in the UK – January 2024 From 31st January 2024, the following changes to UK customs legislation have been observed Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) Health Certificate requirements for low-, medium-, and high-risk imports from the EU Changes to legislation for imports of …
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6/1/2023
Trade Deals Around the World: A Recap of 2022’s Digital Agreements
The United Kingdom The UK continued to strengthen their post-Brexit relationships around the world in 2022. Here are some of their highlights: South Korea In February, the UK and South Korea began talks over improving their free trade deal in order to deepen the ties between the two countries. In …
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17/10/2022
The Internet of Things and customs
From the recent evolution of CHIEF to the Customs Declaration Service (in the UK), through to the digital connection of end-to-end clearances , the progression of IT systems has revolutionised the process. But as investment continues to increase in infrastructure and customs technology, where …
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10/10/2021
Acquisition of UK Customs Solutions Strengthens Presence in the United Kingdom
Established in 2014, UKCS is an AEO authorised customs broker with approx. 150 people based out of Felixstowe, Nottingham, Glasgow and Dover. The two founders of UKCS, Bryn Ward and Ross Gosling have managed to build a leading customs broker, that serves more than 1,000 customers ranging from large …