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Saving money is a key part of any business, but did you know that you can do it during the customs process? Mark Taylor discusses UK duty management services in this article.

Proposed in 2020, the UK Target Operating Model is a key part of the 2025 UK Border Strategy, designed to strengthen our borders. But what does that mean for you? Find out in this article.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has outlined plans for supporting British farmers long-term, so how will the UK Government do this and what do you need to know as a farmer?

Manufacturing and customs both involve several moving parts and making the right adjustments can make a big difference to your final product. We help you put the pieces together in this article.

​​​​​​​Since the 1st January 2022, shipments with a value over GBP 5500 / EUR 6000 need a REX statement to claim EU preferential origin in the UK. But what does this mean? Find out in this article.

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 Stephan Hoffert, who is the business development director for France.

One of the most common questions we get is “How are customs charges calculated in the UK?” 
Find out how to calculate import duty and VAT in the UK in this step-by-step guide.

Customs transit is a customs procedure used to move goods within one customs territory, via another, or between two or more different customs territories. The transit procedure can be used to delay the payment of import duties and value-added tax. Duties and VAT can be temporarily suspended.

The announcement of the Welsh freeport locations completes the unveiling of the UK’s mainland free emission zones. But where are they, and what benefits will they bring? Find out in this article.

We support the global trading aspirations of our clients from across Europe. One of the countries where we have had offices since 2021 is Switzerland, home of Balimpex AG. As of today, the company will rebrand and become Customs Support Switzerland.