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What is Aid Funded Business and how British SMEs can benefit from it?
According to OECD, Foreign aid from official donors rose to an all-time high of USD$161.2 billion in 2020, up 3.5% in real terms from...
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Oct 18, 20222 min read
ECJU: “HMRC issued compound penalties up to £54,000 for unlicensed strategic exports”
The ECJU - UK’s Export Control Joint Unit – indicated in a notice to exporters on 10th January 2022 that ‘between March and November...
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Oct 18, 20222 min read
HS 2022 — NEW CHANGES TO THE GLOBAL TARIFF SYSTEM - What is the Harmonized System?
The International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS Convention) entered into force on 1 January...
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Oct 18, 20222 min read
What is Approved Exporter status?
As the UK signs new trade agreements, and with a view to facilitate trade with these markets, some have made special concessions for...
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Oct 18, 20223 min read
*** NEW *** FAQ OF THE WEEK: What’s a Customs Warehouse and how would it benefit my business?
Using a Customs Warehouse allows businesses to store goods and suspend the payment of import taxes on those until those are released into...
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Oct 18, 20222 min read
Food Labelling - The changes food business need to be aware of
From the 1st October 2022 food businesses need to make sure the necessary labelling changes have been made to remain compliant in terms...
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Oct 4, 20223 min read
FAQ OF THE WEEK- Duplicate lists versus ATA Carnets
We are launching this section in our newsletter to showcase some of the most frequently asked questions our team get week on week. This...
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Oct 3, 20223 min read
SMEs given the opportunity for a Match-Funded Grant up to £9k
The Department for International Trade has launched additional funds as part of their Internationalisation fund in Greater Manchester. ...
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Oct 3, 20222 min read
How can you make a T1 transit document easier?
What is a transit document? A T1 transit document allows goods to pass from the UK to the EU without needing to make an import customs...
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Sep 23, 20221 min read
CHIEF/CDS Update: HMRC announced extension for imports
Customs update - CHIEF Transition to CDS
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Sep 23, 20222 min read
What happens when your goods are subject to an Inland Pre-clearance check?
If you are a business importing goods into the UK or acting as an intermediary for import to the UK, you may be selected for checks. HMRC...
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Sep 19, 20222 min read
Export Controls Update: Mandatory EORI number
In August, the UK government’s Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) confirmed that the use of EORI (Economic Operator Registration...
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Sep 19, 20222 min read
CUSTOMS UPDATE: Extension of Customs Declaration Service licence waiver document code
HMRC announced on 1 September 2022 that the scope of Customs Declaration Service (CDS) licence waiver code 999L has been broadened to...
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Sep 19, 20221 min read
September is the last month for importers to switch to the single customs platform, warns HMRC
The new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) is replacing the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight system (CHIEF), with CHIEF...
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Sep 5, 20222 min read
Global Trade Agreements
In the UK’s current economic climate post Brexit, businesses that have expanded overseas or are looking to expand need to have the...
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Sep 5, 20223 min read
Food Labelling Update
From 1 October 2022, pre-packaged food or caseins sold in GB must include a UK address for the food business operator (FBO). The current...
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Sep 5, 20221 min read
Useful Resources from HMRC to support trader’s transition to CDS
HMRC has recently published a series of resources to help traders with the move from CHIEF to CDS. For importers this is particularly...
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Sep 5, 20221 min read
MINIMISING TRADE COSTS THROUGH IMPORT VAT
Who Pays Import VAT? Supply chains are usually set up with Import VAT being payable by the company designated as the recipient of the...
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Aug 4, 20222 min read
GREATER MANCHESTER CHAMBER CALLS FOR ACTION ON EXPORTS
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has highlighted the need for more support for exporters as a national survey revealed a quarter of...
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Jul 28, 20223 min read
Update: UK-Colombia Trade Agreement
On May 18th of this year, Colombia became one of the first Latin American countries to formalise its free trade agreement with the UK...
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Jul 25, 20223 min read
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