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8/1/2020
Incoterms 2020 now in effect – What are the main changes?
The Incoterms were first introduced in 1930 and have been facilitating global trade ever since. Every ten years they are revised and updated. The Main Changes in Incoterms 2020 1. Delivery at Terminal (DAT) is now Delivered Place Unloaded (DPU) The term delivery at terminal often caused confusion, …
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27/5/2020
The three largest ports in Europe during the COVID-19 Pandemic
European ports, like many other businesses, have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. In this blog, we look at the three biggest ports in Europe where our customs specialists support importers and exporters daily. Port of Rotterdam Port of Rotterdam is reporting a slightly lower number of …
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20/10/2021
Customs Compliance - When Bike Parts Become Not Assembled Bikes
When Parts Become a Bicycle Dutch Customs is currently putting an increased focus on imported bike parts. These checks are all after the import has taken place, hence their name: Controle na import (CNI, check after import). The parts are imported under HS Code HTS Code: 8714 .. .. Parts And …
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22/11/2021
Meet Our People: Customs Support International Customs and Compliance Director Nicolas Collart
In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Nicolas Collart , International Customs and Compliance Director at Customs Support Group. Who are you? My name is Nicolas Collart, and I …
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30/12/2021
Top 10 Most Read Customs Blogs of 2021
In 2022 more changes are coming, especially on the United Kingdom side. Follow the news section on our website and our Company LinkedIn Page to stay updated. It is no surprise that many of the stories in our Top 10 Most Read Customs Blogs of 2021 connect with Brexit. Please find the top 10 below in …
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2/2/2022
AEO in the Netherlands Today
Compared to other EU countries, The Netherlands has the highest number of AEO certificates relative to the size of the country - Germany is 9 times larger, France is 13 times larger, and Italy is 7 times bigger than the Netherlands. If we look at the type of licenses per type per EU country close …
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31/12/2020
Preferential Treatment for Imports
Learn more how to import goods into the UK from the European Union, as well as how to claim preferential treatment for your imports and how to prove origin. This applies to companies in The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Poland. Claiming Preferential Treatment According to the free trade …
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22/9/2021
The Importance of a Correct Customs Classification of Your Goods
Please be aware that the classification of your goods has an impact on: Duties Import- and export limitations Documentation requirements Licenses Commercial policy measures Security measures How are goods classified? Goods are classified according to the Harmonised System. The customs …
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31/1/2020
Today is the day when the UK will leave the EU
Today is the day. Tonight at midnight Central European Time the United Kingdom will leave the European Union. Brexit is a fact. Well, sort of. Not much will have changed for companies doing business with the United Kingdom, after today. The European Union gave its final approval to the Brexit deal …
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12/6/2020
UK Logistics Firms to Change Post-Brexit Customs Procedures [Updated]
This article has been updated with the announcement by Michael Gove on the transition period and the three-phased implementation on border checks. Brexit will make trading more complex. There will be a border with checks and procedures that have not been there before. These additional procedures …