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Who are you? My name's James Simpson, and I'm the UK SCDP manager for Customs Support. What does a UK SCDP manager do? I oversee all of the Simplified Customs Declaration Procedure ( SCDP ) teams in the UK. Currently, I only cover the old UK Customs Solutions offices in Felixstowe and Paisley. …

Customs Support Tenterden was part of the acquisition of Duty Management Services in 2021 and is now a key location for the group in the UK. Home to one of our specialist services teams, Tenterden is leading the UK industry with its digital-first approach to customs . Here are some of the solutions …

What is an origin statement? Origin statements are clauses on paperwork which confirm to importers and authorities where the goods have originated from. Typically, you can find origin statements on the commercial invoice for an individual shipment, but you can also find it on trade certificates …

The agreed place of delivery (e.g. the terminal) needs to be specifically named. The buyer then takes care of the import formalities and transportation to the final destination. It is very similar to  Delivery at Terminal (DAT) . Risks and Costs for the Seller The seller is responsible for …

What is meant by “export controls” and why are they important? Export controls refers to the supervision of dual-use and military goods. “Dual use” refers to goods, software, and technology that is used for civilian purposes, but could also benefit military or terrorist organisations. Due to the …

Customs is at the heart of our organization, but we also have subsidiaries that take care of other very important and special steps in import and export processes. I work at one of these subsidiaries: Freshport. From Perishables to Hammerhead Sharks Freshport is located at Schiphol Airport in …

What is import duty? Import duty is a tax that is levied on goods that are brought into the country from abroad. Unlike VAT, duty is not reclaimed during the normal course of business, so it should be accounted for in the cost of the goods when you are making your purchasing decisions. Depending on …

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, …

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 …

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 …