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Boxing Day sales – how your swag gets to you

Ever wondered about how your items get to you? This Boxing Day, join us as we explain the journey your goods take to get from a factory to your local store.

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Import
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The EU imposes 12th round of sanctions against Russia

Reiterating their opposition to the conflict in Ukraine, the European Union has imposed a 12th round of sanctions against Russia. Find out more about how this affects your business in this article.

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Russia
Sanctions
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Meet Our People: Jocelyn Burke

Welcome to our exclusive series of “Meet Our People” where we provide you with an exclusive look behind the scenes to introduce you to the dedicated individuals who drive the Customs Support team. These passionate professionals play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our mission: empowering your global trade.

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Ireland
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Classifications 101

Your commodity code defines the rules around your import and export, from regulations and permits to duty rates and preferential origin. Learn about HS and commodity codes in this article.

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Classification
HS Code
Article

Powered-Up Customs

With the move away from traditional fuels, supply chains and customs have needed to adapt to support the movement. Find out about alternative energy and customs in this article.

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Sustainability
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CDS 999L Code Extended in UK

The use of the CDS document waiver code 999L has been extended until 31st January 2024 for imports, and January 2025 for exports. Find out more in this article.

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CDS
CHIEF
Customs Clearance
Article

Ro/Ro Cargo and Ireland

The Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) is a key part of Ro/Ro trade between the EU and the UK, but how is it different in Ireland? Find out in this article.

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GVMS
Ireland
Supply Chain
Article

The Automotive Industry & Customs

Components, computers, commodity codes, preferential origin, procedures, and everything in between. Ton van Grinsven gets into the nuts and bolts of the automotive industry and customs in this article.

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Automotive
Digital
Article

Customs and Crustaceans

Lobsters are a popular delicacy around the world, so they are a target for illegal overfishing. Find out how customs protects these crustaceans in this article.

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Food
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Meet Our People: Bardo Schütz

Welcome to our exclusive "Meet the People" series, where we take you behind the scenes to meet the dedicated individuals powering Customs Support. These passionate professionals play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our mission: empowering your global trade.
In this edition, we are excited to present Director of Innovation Bardo Schütz – the mastermind behind our Europe-wide digital customs service. Join us as Bardo shares our recent developments and where he sees digital customs going in the future.

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