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New General Product Safety Regulation published by the EU
The European Commission published the new General Product Safety Regulation on the 23rd of May, which revises the product safety rules in...

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Jun 5, 20232 min read
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The EU Launches Its Most Comprehensive Reform to the Customs Union
On 17th May 2023, the European Commission put forward proposals for the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the EU Customs Union...

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Jun 5, 20232 min read
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Part of a pan-EU or global supply chain and need to pay nil or reduce import duties?
Following UK’s exit from the EU, many UK and EU businesses with a very knitted supply chain saw immediate changes when it comes to...

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Jun 5, 20233 min read
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ATA Carnet Update – Carrying Musical Instruments to the EU or Switzerland
Travellers to and from the European Union and Switzerland may now temporarily import/export musicals instruments for the purpose of...

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May 23, 20231 min read
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Exporter's Checklist for claiming UK origin of goods
When exporting across the world, companies need to understand what regulations apply to both, goods and services, being exported from...

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May 9, 20233 min read
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VALUING YOUR GOODS FOR IMPORT
HMRC has launched an Advanced Valuation Ruling Service to help simplify valuing goods for imports. Traders can now get legal certainty on...

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May 9, 20232 min read
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Due Diligence in International Trade: Why it can save you time and money
Due diligence in international trade If you’re looking for information about a particular market or countries, with whom you are thinking...

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Apr 11, 20232 min read
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The UK and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
The UK has joined the CPTPP, the original agreement was signed in March 2018. The UK joins 11 other countries in the partnership:...

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Apr 11, 20231 min read
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FAQ on ATA Carnets – How to avoid mistakes
Q: What are the costs and lead times from application to obtaining the physical ATA Carnet? There are 2 costs to consider when applying...

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Apr 11, 20233 min read
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Spring Budget 2023 – Customs Measures Announced
In Mid-March, the government announced a series of measures with a view to simplifying export and import customs procedures for...

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Mar 28, 20232 min read
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Update on Trade Remedies Authority proposals on steel and changes in the way TRA operates
TRA plans to extend tariffs on hot rolled flat and coil steel It has been announced that The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) proposes to...

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Mar 14, 20233 min read
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UK and Canada reach new agreement to boost green tech supply chains
The new agreement between the UK and Canada outlines key cooperation on critical minerals, such as cobalt and lithium, that are essential...

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Mar 14, 20231 min read
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What traders need to know about ‘The Windsor Agreement’ - Check latest guidance (May 2023)
On the 27th February, the UK and EU announced that the new ‘Windsor Framework’ had been reached, which will effectively replace the...

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Mar 13, 20236 min read
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Border Control Officials to strike again in March 2023
UK Border Force officials have planned another walk-out on 15th March 2023 as part of an industrial action called by the Public and...

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Mar 13, 20231 min read
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ATA Carnet, TIR and paper SAD movements via GVMS locations
Effective from 28 March 2023, HMRC has advised that Goods Movement Reference (GMR), which has been mandatory for all vehicles using the...

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Feb 28, 20232 min read
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PLASTIC PACKAGING TAX – CALL FOR MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS
Earlier this month, HMRC issued an urgent call for manufacturers and importers of 10 or more tonnes plastic packaging within a 12-month...

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Feb 28, 20232 min read
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New deadline for supplementary declarations when moving goods between GB and Northern Ireland
British traders moving goods from Britain to Northern Ireland have been advised of a new deadline on supplementary declarations. Since...

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Feb 28, 20231 min read
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Skilled worker shortages in key industries could dampen export growth?
Skilled worker shortages have been warned in key industries such as: Health, transport, construction, hospitality and other. Companies...

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Feb 28, 20232 min read
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BCC welcomes proposals for new Northern Ireland protocol agreement
Reacting to news of a proposed agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of...

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Feb 27, 20231 min read
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HMRC announced Transit guidance improvements for businesses
Traders moving goods under the Common Transit Convention (CTC) can now benefit from a number of improvements made to HMRC’s online...

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Feb 14, 20232 min read
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