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In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. 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 Róisín Cussen, who is the Operations Manager in Waterford, Ireland.

As a leading digital customs broker, we are constantly looking for new technologies and innovations and analysing potential impacts on our operations and customers. One of the developments we are closely following is artificial intelligence. 

Customs Support entered the customs brokerage market in France by welcoming three well-established French customs brokerage firms to the family: CPS, SPTT, and Tournebize form Customs Support France.

Since Brexit, Britain doesn’t need to conform to the EU’s trade rules, and can negotiate its own deals. Recently, an agreement was announced that will allow The Philippines to benefit from duty-free tariffs on 99% (by value) of their exports to the UK.

With less than ten weeks remaining until Christmas, retailers around the UK are beginning to display festive goods in store. However, could shelves be emptier than last year with the cost-of-living crisis, ongoing logistics problems, and a clear reduction in shipments from the Far East?

As companies and governments work to achieve net-zero carbon, communicate more effectively, and protect people’s data, technology is rapidly advancing around the world, the customs industry is also making strides in innovation.

Customs Support Paisley is our local office for Glasgow, Greenock and other Scottish ports. Supported by over 1500+ declarants across Europe, we provide import and export customs services for all major air and seaports in the UK.

The label says Made in China, so determining the origin for customs purposes is easy, right? Wrong! Determining the origin of your goods is much more complicated than you might think. It is also essential, as the origin of your goods can affect the duty amount you have to pay or even whether you are allowed to export or import your goods. 

Boasting a rail connection and congestion free roads, compared to other ports, the Port of Waterford is considered “the greenest, most direct route to Europe” from Ireland. It is also the home of Customs Support in Ireland, where we operate a 24/7 customs clearance service.

Customs rules and regulations are always subject to change. It can be hard to keep up with the latest updates. Changes in HS-Codes, Trade Agreements, rules to determine the origin, quota, dual-use, sanctions and other requirements and restrictions can significantly impact your operations and your bottom line.