BTOM After Brexit - What an Importer Should Check Before Moving Goods
BTOM after Brexit: what an importer should check before moving goods to the United Kingdom, and where mistakes most often occur.
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Customs procedures – Page 2
Guides in the “Customs procedures” category — UK ↔ EU customs clearance, imports, exports and T1/T2 transit, based on gov.uk, HMRC and EU law.
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When Do Goods Need IPAFFS - How to Check Before Importing to the UK
How to check whether your goods need IPAFFS before importing to the UK. A practical guide for importers.
First Import from the UK - 12 Questions to Close Before Shipping
First import from the UK without the chaos: 12 questions a company should close before shipping.
Commercial Invoice to the UK - 8 Mistakes That Keep Coming Back at Clearance
8 of the most common mistakes on a commercial invoice to the UK, and how to reduce the risk of corrections at clearance.
Goods Held at the UK Border — a 15-Minute Checklist for Hauliers and Freight Forwarders
A 15-minute checklist for hauliers and freight forwarders: what to check when goods get stuck at the UK border.
GMR vs ENS - What Is the Difference and What to Prepare Before Departing for the UK
A practical guide for carriers and freight forwarders: GMR vs ENS, the differences, the order of steps, and a checklist before moving to the UK.
How to get an EORI number in the United Kingdom and why it is needed
Why an EORI number is essential An EORI number (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) is a unique identifier assigned to businesses that import or export within the EU and the United Kingdom. Without an…
ENS Mandatory in the United Kingdom from 31 January 2025 — Everything You Need to Know!
From 31 January 2025, a requirement to file Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) for all goods entering the United Kingdom comes into force. This is a significant change to customs procedures, aimed at increasing security…
IPAFFS Notification
IPAFFS Notification – A Complete Guide for Importers. The IPAFFS system (Import of Products, Animals, Food and Feed System) is a key tool for businesses and individuals importing goods into the United Kingdom. It was…
Guide: How to Use Special Customs Procedures in the UK
Guide: How to Use Special Customs Procedures in the UK. Introduction to Special Customs Procedures in the UK. Special customs procedures in the UK are a set of tools that allow companies to reduce duty and VAT costs…
How to Correctly Determine the Origin of Goods — A Complete Guide
Let's start with a definition — what is the origin of goods? The origin of goods is what establishes the link between a product and the country it is deemed to originate from. It indicates a product's economic…
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