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17/7/2020
The United Kingdom to Spend 775 Million Euros on Border Controls
The Brexit transition period ends December 31st, and as of January 1st 2021, the United Kingdom will no longer be part of the European Customs Union. This means the borders between the United Kingdom and EU member states will no longer be open, and there will be no more free movement of people and …
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18/5/2020
United Kingdom - Shortage in Customs Staff. Customs Support is Ready
At the end of this year, the United Kingdom will leave the European Union. The transition period will come to an end on December 31st. Several EU representatives have made it clear they want an extension to the transition period. Prime Minister Johnson is still refusing to go along with such a …
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10/8/2022
HMRC Abandons the Inland Border Facility Project at Dover
HMRC have stated that the project – originally designed to ease pressure on Dover customs with the upcoming border checks from the EU and foodstuffs – is no longer required as other sites have the capacity with the reduced requirements. Although the decision to cancel the facility means that the …
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21/7/2023
The Northern Ireland Duty Reimbursement Scheme
When and why you could have incorrectly paid EU duty in Northern Ireland Since Brexit, Northern Ireland has been caught in limbo between the territories of the European Union and the United Kingdom. The small nation shares the same island as the Republic of Ireland, which is part of the EU; …
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25/11/2021
Brexit. Three Things Companies Should Be Aware Of
Know Your Flow We saw in the first months of Brexit, and what we are still seeing, is that many companies don’t have complete insight into their supply chain when it comes to the origin of goods. Origin is essential as it determines, for example, the import duties that need to be paid. Origin also …
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26/1/2022
Brexit Update: Companies Still Struggling With GVMS
The Goods Vehicle Movement Service is a customs system of the British Customs Authority designed to speed up clearances of vehicles arriving from the EU by allowing pre-lodgement of the manifest. When goods are shipped from China, there is ample time to process documents and clear shipments. The …
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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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1/6/2023
The UK Target Operating Model
The Purpose of the 2025 UK Border Strategy The 2025 UK Border Strategy sets out to reinvent the current operating model using real-time data and advanced trader schemes, allowing for heightened security where it matters and reduced delays at the border for those who have proven their compliance. To …
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21/2/2024
Upcoming Port Health Changes
Which non-animal products are screened by Port Health? Port Health is responsible for protecting the public and environmental health of the UK. To do this, animal products, plants, and non-animal originating food and feed are all screened during the import clearance process. Apart from whole …
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12/1/2023
Meet Our People: Yvonne Shaw
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 Yvonne Shaw, who is the office manager in Paisley, UK. Who are you? I'm Yvonne Shaw, the office manager for Paisley. I've been in customs …