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3/2/2022
The Future of Authorised Economic Operators in The Netherlands
AEO holders in the Netherlands are more likely to be allocated in green or yellow clearance lanes during the customs clearance process, whereas traders that do not have an AEO license, are more likely to be allocated the blue lane due to the increased risk of non-compliance. As volumes of cargo …
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19/6/2019
EU issues negotiating mandate for recast dual-use regulation
The European Commission defines dual-use goods as products and technologies normally used for civilian purposes but which may have military applications. If the products were specifically designed for military purposes they are called military goods. Both dual-use and military goods are also …
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11/7/2023
A Year As Customs Support UK & IE
Customs experts join forces Customs Support UK and Ireland were created from the unity of several well-known and industry-leading brands, with even more joining throughout the rebranding process. Since being acquired, industry powerhouses Ashford Applications, Bell Transport , Clearing Customs UK , …
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31/12/2020
Preferential Treatment for Imports
Learn more how to import goods into the UK from the European Union, as well as how to claim preferential treatment for your imports and how to prove origin. This applies to companies in The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Poland. Claiming Preferential Treatment According to the free trade …
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7/8/2020
Brexit: UK Government advises pharma to stockpile medicine
Negotiations for the Brexit Deal, the Free Trade Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union are still not on track. Hogan: UK Negotiators Only Talk About Issues The Guardian reports on the progress: The two sides have been engaged in intensive negotiations this month, and …
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21/8/2019
BREXIT: UK Gov Preparation Document Leaked
This weekend a UK Government report called Yellowhammer was leaked to The Sunday Times. The report described what the government thinks will happen in case of a No Deal Brexit. They are expecting significant disruption and shortages. The Guardian posted a good and concise overview of the main …
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10/8/2021
UK Gets Single Customs Platform CDS
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) uses the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight system (CHIEF). At this time, CDS is only used for Northern Ireland and Rest of World declarations. CHIEF to CDS Transfer in Stages HMRC will withdraw services currently available on CHIEF in stages. On …
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18/7/2020
Trade Deal Negotiations for the UK
On December 31st 2020 the United Kingdom will leave the European Union and will no longer be part of the Customs Union. This means the United Kingdom will also no longer be part of any trade deal that the European Union has. There are around 70 trade deals that the United Kingdom was a part of as …
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19/10/2020
Johnson threatens no deal, the UK businesses beg for one
UK Businesses Urge Johnson to Make a Deal More than 70 British industry groups have urged their government to make a deal with the European Union. The organizations represent more than 7 million workers. The industry groups are fearing the loss of many jobs if there will be a No Deal Brexit. EU …
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22/12/2023
Boxing Day sales – how your swag gets to you
Manufacture Before your items are assembled, all the raw materials and parts need to be collected at the manufacturing plant. If these are imported, then the manufacturer may use special processes such as Inward Processing Relief (IPR) to reduce duty spend – which reduces the cost to them and …