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23/11/2023
Classifications 101
What is an HS commodity code? The Harmonised Tariff System was developed by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) in 1988. The objective of introducing the HS tariff was to make customs easier by classifying goods in the same way across the WCO’s 200+ members, meaning that goods could be easily …
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5/6/2020
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Air Freight
Last week we updated you on the impact of COVID-19 on ocean freight and the effect it has on the three largest ports in Europe. This week we cover air freight. As countries went into lockdown, and borders were closed, the airline industry came to a screeching halt. Many countries closed their …
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7/6/2023
Trade Deals Around the World: June 2023 Edition
The European Union Advancements in regulations surrounding the Windsor Agreement Since Brexit, Northern Ireland has been a shared concern for both the United Kingdom and the European Union as the country effectively sits within both territories. The Northern Ireland Protocol was introduced to …
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19/10/2023
The Automotive Industry & Customs
The automotive industry is more than just cars and other vehicles Although cars are sold internationally, this is a very small part of how the automotive industry works with regards to customs. The largest parts of what we do at Customs Support are before and after the assembly of the vehicle. …
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3/7/2019
Exporting: The key elements of a commercial invoice
One of the documents you need to provide to the Customs Authority when you want to export goods is a Commercial Invoice. In this blog post, we will take you through such an invoice and list all the elements that have to be on it. Who’s Selling? The invoice needs to show the official registered name …
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3/5/2019
Brexit: How to get an EORI Number? Overview of EU Customs Authorities
As I explained in my earlier post on this subject: Brexit Preparations: Get an EORI Number An EORI number is a European Union registration and identification number for businesses that want to import or export goods into or out of the EU. An EORI number is assigned by the member state where your …
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23/5/2019
Import Documents you (may) need for Export
In our last article on export documents , we described the different types of export documents, such as the EX-A , the EU-A , the T2L , the COM-A and T2LF documents. In this article, we will guide you through some important import-related documents you might need when you want to export your …
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5/6/2019
What exporters need to know about Dual-Use Goods
As an exporter of goods or a service provider to an exporter, you are asked to provide a written declaration that states whether your shipment contains dual-use or military goods. What Are Dual-Use Goods? The European Commission defines dual-use goods as products and technologies normally used for …
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18/2/2020
Corona Update: Businesses Are Looking for Non-Chinese Sources
China is sometimes called the Factory of the World. That factory has been almost shut down. Many companies have shut down their production facilities to prevent Corona outbreaks on the factory floors. And the companies that are still producing, have an issue with getting their goods shipped …
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13/5/2019
Customs operations and the blockchain technology
The Saudi Customs Authority has piloted the processing of a shipment with the use of blockchain technology. The shipment went from Damman in Saudi Arabia to the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. There it was put on a truck and transported to its final destination in Belgium. What is Blockchain …