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15/12/2020
Incoterms Explained: Ex Works (EXW)
Risks and Costs for the Seller There is no risk and cost for the seller in getting the goods delivered to the buyer. The seller is not even responsible for loading the goods when they are picked up. The seller has to properly pack and label the goods and get them ready for shipment. Risks and Costs …
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19/3/2020
What is an ATR Document?
What Is an ATR? An ATR certifies that the goods have been brought into free circulation in either the EU or Turkey, and have therefore already gone through all import procedures. An ATR is not a certificate of origin. Why Use an ATR? When you use an ATR when you import something from Turkey, you …
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28/11/2019
Incoterms Explained: Delivery at Place (DAP)
The agreed place of delivery (e.g. the terminal) needs to be specifically named. The buyer then takes care of the import formalities and transportation to the final destination. It is very similar to Delivery at Terminal (DAT) . Risks and Costs for the Seller The seller is responsible for …
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5/6/2023
Benefits of Inward Processing Relief (IPR)
What is IPR? Inward Processing Relief, or IPR, is a procedure enabling you to process, modify, destroy, or repair imported goods without the obligation to pay customs duties. It’s a form of economic licence which allows you to gain an advantage when producing or handling raw products. You are …
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26/6/2023
Meet Our People: Elizabeth Gildea
Who are you? My name is Elizabeth Gildea, I am the newly appointed chief financial officer for the Customs Support Group. I am based in The Netherlands, usually in Amsterdam or the Rotterdam office as this is where our group finance, treasury, tax and legal teams are based. I’m Irish and have had …
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29/12/2022
Meet Our People: Kati Fortino
Who are you? My name is Kati Fortino. I’m 32 years old, and I live near Helsinki with my Italian husband and our 1.5-year-old boy. My career in customs started in 2013 at SA-TU Logistics, now Customs Support Finland. I’ve had different positions in the customs industry. I began in exports and …
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8/5/2023
Meet Our People: Stephan Hoffert
Who are you? I’m Stephan Hoffert, and I’ve been working for Customs Support for just over one year. My background is in international sales, which I have worked in since 1998. Throughout my career, I have worked in several sectors: communication, office supplies, security and now in the customs …
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21/9/2023
Sanctions on Russian iron and steel
Which commodities are affected by the sanctions on Russian iron and steel? The two main HS tariff chapters that are affected by the sanctions on Russian are: 72 – Iron and steel. 73 – Articles of iron and steel. It is important to ensure that you are using the correct customs goods classification …
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26/3/2020
Support With Customs Expertise From Customs Support
Need support with the classification of goods? Is additional expertise required in applying for or maintaining customs authorizations? Are you currently experiencing complex issues in the field of customs matters that you cannot resolve yourself? We currently have Declarants, Classification …
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16/1/2023
Interim operational customs support
Can you give us an overview of what interim operational customs support is? Interim operational customs support is where we work inside your operation. Whether it’s processing import and export declarations, managing bonded licences and inventory, raising transit forms, working with HS …