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10/12/2024
Key challenges to International Trade highlighted in new report
A comprehensive survey of global logistics firms and goods manufacturers has revealed unprecedented geopolitical disruption, complex customs regulations, lack of internal expertise and capacity and the impact of AI as the main challenges they face in their daily trading environment. The survey, …

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29/6/2022
Customs Support extends German presence with the acquisition of ZSK Customs
About ZSK Customs Started in 2001, ZSK Customs is well known for its outstanding service in declaration of goods, import and export customs clearances as well as transportation and logistics services around all Frankfurt airports. Thanks to a customer centric service approach, the company has grown …

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19/12/2024
Navigating the Holyhead Closure
Due to severe weather damage from Storm Darragh, Holyhead Port is temporarily closed for urgent repairs and is expected to remain closed until at least 15 January 2025. HMRC is collaborating with Holyhead Port, maritime carriers, and Border Force to manage the situation. As your trusted customs …

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11/11/2024
More Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) delays in the UK
What are Safety and Security (SS) declarations? An SS declaration is a small dataset which is submitted to HMRC ahead of arrival at the port so that a risk score can be assigned to it. This is done by the carrier, and is separate to the customs clearance completed by the importer or exporter – …

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19/6/2024
What you need to know about the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
What is the EU Deforestation regulation (EUDR)? Similar to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is designed to reduce the environmental impact of those products which originate from and/or are produced outside the European Union. The EUDR is …

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5/5/2022
Acquisition of Osborn Customs Services Ltd Strengthens Presence in UK
About Osborn Customs Services From it’s inauguration in 2001, Osborn Customs Services Ltd set out to provide the import/export community with a committed, independent, reliable and cost-effective customs clearance service. As the company received more complicated customs entries, and as an IT …

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21/1/2020
Binding Tariff Information: What Is It?
What is a Binding Tariff Information? A Binding Tariff Information (BTI) decision is a written tariff classification of your goods. It’s not a legal requirement, but it provides assurance that your goods have the correct commodity code or Harmonized tariff code. This is important, as different …

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4/2/2025
HMRC's Modernising Authorisations Project
On January 29, 2025, HMRC announced a significant update regarding the Modernising Authorisations (MA) project. After a comprehensive review prompted by the government's public spending audit, HMRC Borders and Trade has decided to close the MA project. This decision means that the anticipated new …

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21/2/2025
Cash Flow Savings with ATA Carnets
In the fast-paced world of international trade, managing cash flow effectively is crucial for businesses of all sizes. One powerful tool that can significantly enhance cash flow management for businesses with travelling tradesmen, test sites, staging, non-perishable sample goods, or temporary …

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10/2/2025
The Economic Impact of Steel Tariffs
In a decisive next move, the USA has imposed a 25% import tax on all steel and aluminium entering the United States. This action is part of a broader strategy to shield American industries from foreign competition. The current A merican administration leader has stated that he applied the 25% rate …
