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9/12/2022
Meet The People: Nicola Haynes
Who are you? I'm Nicola Haynes, a senior customs consultant. I've been working in the customs field for nearly 40 years and have been in all sorts of roles. I've worked for HMRC, out in the industry and I've worked in consulting, so I've experienced customs activity from all sides, really. What …

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16/8/2021
What is Smart Declaring?
You only send the relevant data to us once. We then use this data to create all customs documents and to request any applicable permits. We also take care of all the communication with the relevant authorities. Customs Support’s customs software has links to all the relevant customs authorities (in …

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24/3/2020
Incoterms Explained: Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF)
You can read more about the most important changes compared to Incoterms 2010 in one of our earlier blogs in the Incoterms series. The Incoterms we explained until now have been terms that are applicable to all modalities, road, rail, water, and air. The Incoterm in this blog is one of the …

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7/3/2024
Common DEFRA & Port Health Errors
What is the Target Operating Model? The UK Target Operating Model is an initiative within and alongside the 2025 UK Border Strategy which focuses on aligning trade protocols for importing goods from within the EU and globally. There is currently a misalignment due to the need to keep trade simple …

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19/2/2024
A Guide to Advanced Tariff Ruling (ATaR)
What is an advanced tariff ruling? An advanced tariff ruling is legal confirmation of your goods classification . This means that customs authorities have verified your choice of commodity code for a particular piece of business. It can be obtained for both import and export business. Once …

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28/3/2023
Improve the Efficiency of your Customs Operation
Periodically Review Your Customs Operations To ensure that processes move along with the market, it is a good idea to regularly carry out a quick self-assessment or have an external expert do a quick scan . Our consultants are always up to speed on the latest customs rules and regulations and …

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24/1/2022
Customs Support expands Nordics footprint further with the acquisition of TullXperten
About TullXperten Established in 2005 and based in Gothenburg, TullXperten is an independent customs broker that assists clients with a broad range of customs-related services in both Sweden and Norway. The company is well-known for its broad expertise, flexibility and commitment. Through approved …

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27/5/2021
Acquisition of DeGasdokter Strengthens Presence in Customs Support Safety
DeGasdokter, active from several locations in the Netherlands, offers gas measurements in enclosed spaces and sea containers. Besides measuring and detecting gases and substances, they also offer the possibility to degasify containers so that containers can be opened and unloaded safely. "We are …

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14/9/2021
Acquisition of Tournebize Strengthens Presence in France
As an authorized customs agent since 1996, Tournebize is well established and has an essential role in the French transport and logistics sector. The specialist in customs formalities, advice and training has optimized customs procedures for many clients over the years by providing consultation and …

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12/7/2022
Customs Support strengthens European presence with acquisition of Portmade Group
Customs Support, the number one digital customs broker in Europe, announces the acquisition of Portunes, better known as Portmade. With this acquisition Customs Support emphasizes the importance of broad customs knowledge and local presence with strategic offices close-by clients in the most …
