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REX Statements & EU Preferential Origin

​​​​​​​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.

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Meet Our People: Stephan Hoffert

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.

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How to Calculate UK Duty and VAT

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.

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Transit Documents: What Do I Need?

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.

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Welsh Freeport Locations Confirmed!

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.

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The story of Balimpex AG

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.

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Switzerland
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National Earth Day

Sustainable development is something all businesses need to consider. International Customs, Compliance and Sustainability Director Nicolas Collart discusses our progress this Earth Day.

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Customs consultancy in Sweden

Home to the largest port in Scandinavia, Sweden is key for trade in northern Europe. Head of Trade & Customs Consulting Sweden Peter Klintberg discusses customs consultancy in Sweden in this article.

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It’s National Banana Day!

​​​​​​​The humble banana is a worldwide staple, known for its health benefits, convenience, and versatility in the kitchen. But how are these yellow powerhouses transported? Find out in this article.

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Food
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Connecting Customs with your Operational Systems

Customs and operational software are not always compatible, but that doesn’t mean they can’t work together. Customs Consultant Matthias Declerck explains digital interfacing in this article.

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