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21/2/2019
Brexit Preparations: Get an EORI Number
March 29 is getting closer. It is still not clear what exactly will happen and if and how the UK will leave the EU. One thing is clear: the chances that the UK will leave the EU are high. For companies importing or exporting to or from the UK a lot will change. This blog post is the first in a …
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22/1/2020
Brexit is Near. Negotiations to Start.
January 31st is getting closer. At 11:00 pm the United Kingdom will be leaving the European Union. Will Big Ben chime in celebration of Brexit? It was wat Boris Johnson had hoped, but the bells are in repair and have no clappers. Putting them back to chime for Brexit could cost almost 6000.000 …
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21/2/2020
Brexit: Ready For Trade Negotiations
I Want to Break Free David Frost, the UK’s Chief Brexit Negotiator has set out his intentions for the upcoming negotiations. Frost conceded that the negotiators would need to build on the models contained in other EU free trade deals. But he insisted that the ability to break free from the EU’s …
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16/11/2020
Brexit: Will this be the final week of negotiations?
We are now 45 days from Brexit . Will this be the final week of negotiations for Brexit? Chief Brexit Negotiator for the United Kingdom David Frost is in Brussels again for another round of talks. He tweeted yesterday: 2/4 We are working to get a deal, but the only one that's possible is one that …
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14/8/2019
Brexit Preparations Checklist
The Brexit is a subject that has been discussed a lot and even more is written about the upcoming exit of Great Britain out of the European Union. We at Customs Support also keep you informed of all developments. We have collected all the news for you on our #Brexit page . With the deadline of 31 …
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8/8/2019
Incoterms: What are they?
What are Incoterms? Incoterms stands for International Commercial Terms. The terms are published by The International Chamber of Commerce . They regulate commercial transactions between parties in terms of costs, responsibilities, tasks and risks associated with the transportation and delivery of …
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23/1/2024
Common Types of Import Duty
What is import duty? Import duty is a tax that is levied on goods that are brought into the country from abroad. Unlike VAT, duty is not reclaimed during the normal course of business, so it should be accounted for in the cost of the goods when you are making your purchasing decisions. Depending on …
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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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12/2/2024
Spotlight On: La Spezia
The Port of La Spezia The Port of La Spezia has more than five kilometres of docks, which provide access for a complete range of goods. From containers to cereals, gas, oil, and minerals, La Spezia can process it all. Within the port area, there are three multipurpose terminals, two container …
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3/2/2023
The story of Portmade
100,000 Declarations Portmade started as the department that dealt with all services not directly related to the CMB Ships in the Port of Antwerp, the second largest container port in Europe. They took care of many different services for CMB Customers, like container logistics, arranging …