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13/9/2019
We are Customs Support - your neutral and digital B2B Customs Partner
Our name is Customs Support Group. We chose that name because it describes perfectly what we do. Supporting you in importing and exporting your goods. We support businesses with their customs related processes and problems. What we are not Just so we are clear: we are not the customer service …
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16/8/2021
What is Smart Declaring?
You only send the relevant data to us once. We then use this data to create all customs documents and to request any applicable permits. We also take care of all the communication with the relevant authorities. Customs Support’s customs software has links to all the relevant customs authorities (in …
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28/3/2023
Improve the Efficiency of your Customs Operation
Periodically Review Your Customs Operations To ensure that processes move along with the market, it is a good idea to regularly carry out a quick self-assessment or have an external expert do a quick scan . Our consultants are always up to speed on the latest customs rules and regulations and …
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22/12/2022
CDS Deadline Extended for Export Declarations
The decision was made after HMRC liaised with the industry about the deadline and the current use of CDS for import clearances . The two key reasons for the delay are: More time is required to prepare exporters, brokers, and other stakeholders for the switch from CHIEF to CDS. HMRC, ports, and SaaS …
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20/7/2023
How our neutrality empowers your business for success
What do we mean by “neutrality” at Customs Support? For us (and for you), it’s important that we remain free from bias so that we can act to our fullest potential as customs partners. What this means is that we take an unbiased approach to everything that we do: There is no favouritism towards …
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21/2/2023
Blockchain: The future of customs and supply chains
What is Blockchain, and how does it work? The blockchain is a decentralised digital ledger that records transactions across a computer network. Every time new transactions are added to the blockchain, a new block is created. Once a block is added to the blockchain, the information in it cannot be …
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22/6/2023
EDI connections – Sharing Data Without Manual Input
The growth of digitalisation and data sharing across the logistics industry Advancements in technology and global connectivity have led to a growing use of digital solutions within supply chains over the last decade. This has been essential not only for increased volumes of physically traded goods …
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29/9/2021
The eCMR. Another step toward digitalising supply chains
A CMR waybill contains all the relevant information about a road freight shipment. It is the agreement between the shipper, the carrier, and the receiver. It regulates liability, damages, and compensation. For a long time, the logistics industry was one of the biggest fans of paper. Everything …
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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 …