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Alert for British Traders: UK to adopt the EU's new version of the Combined Nomenclature
The Combined Nomenclature (CN) forms the basis for the declaration of goods (a) at importation or exportation or (b) when subject to...
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Nov 15, 20222 min read
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Am I using the correct Customs Procedure Code (CPC)?
This is one of the most commonly asked questions by Chamber members and customers, so let’s start by explaining what Customs Procedure...
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Nov 15, 20222 min read
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The Impact and Opportunities of E-Commerce for International Trade
E-commerce could be a key opportunity for the economic development of your company - although online marketplaces are not equally...
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Nov 1, 20223 min read
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What is the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the world’s largest free trade area which brings together 54 countries part of the...
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Nov 1, 20222 min read
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Paperless Trade Promises to Boost Growth for UK Businesses and the UK Single Trade Window
In October, the UK government made the announcement that the Electronic Trade Documents Bill marks a significant step to make trade...
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Nov 1, 20223 min read
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Market Spotlight: Turkey
Turkey is strategically located at the meeting points of Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, on a peninsula surrounded by the Black Sea,...
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Nov 1, 20222 min read
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ATA Carnets: Common Questions and Mistakes
The ATA Carnet is an international customs document which allows the temporary export/importation of commercial samples, professional...
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Nov 1, 20222 min read
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Top Tips for the Legalisation of Export Documentation
We all know that dealing with export documentation can be a bit of a mine field. Exporters must deal with the preparation of the...
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Nov 1, 20223 min read
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Financial Sanctions: Focus on Importers and exporters
In Sept 2022. the government updated the UK financial sanctions guidance. This covers various areas; General Financial Sanctions,...
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Oct 18, 20222 min read
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Trading with Northern Ireland: the UK Trusted Trader Scheme and Update on TSS
As part of the NI Protocol implementation, the UK Government created the Trade Support Service to support (TSS). TSS was set up back in...
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Oct 18, 20222 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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*** 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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CHIEF/CDS Update: HMRC announced extension for imports
Customs update - CHIEF Transition to CDS
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Sep 23, 20222 min read
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