A tariff code, also referred to as commodity codes, is a product-specific code which allows countries to classify traded goods on a...

HM Revenue & Customs announced that from the 31st January there will be substantial changes impacting UK importers. 1 Withdrawal of 999L...

A new Product Liability Directive was introduced after a discussion between the European Parliament and the Union’s Member States. The...

The implementation of the European Union's (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on the 17th of May 2023 has brought about a...

On 14 December 2023, the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2023 amended the Russia Sanctions Regulations. This...

New MOITS Dossier for immediate Use: MOTIS have requested that all agents use their new dossier template with immediate effect. To ensure...

It was announced on the 21st December that the EU-UK Partnership Council had adopted a decision to extend the current rules of origin for...

HMRC has recently sent a communication to all traders about imminent changes coming up in the new year as set out on the Border Target...

Whether you are a large, medium or small business, keeping up to date with changes in regulations and making sure you maintain a robust...

If you're an international trader or simply curious about the European Union's trade certification system and its impact on trade between...

Since 1st October 2023, businesses in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) can move prepacked retail goods as well as certain...

This is an important mechanism introduced by the EU in response to their own climate change ambition. CBAM intends to put a ‘fair’ price...

HMRC has announced that its Advanced Valuation Ruling Services (AVRS) has been expanded to cover more traders. From 28th September,...

On 20th July 2023, the Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 became law in the UK and allows the legal recognition of trade documents from...

The current plans to move exports from CHIEF to CDS has now been extended till 2024, , after HMRC listened to industry feedback. The...

Reacting to news of a proposed agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of...

Traders moving goods under the Common Transit Convention (CTC) can now benefit from a number of improvements made to HMRC’s online...

The year 2023 began with high expectations and urgent demands for concerted climate action, a large part of which involves the complex...

On 1st February the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union confirmed that civil service members of the union will be going on strike...

Over 40% of Certificates of Origin issued worldwide are now printed on plain paper. As we move into a digital future the Chamber wants to...