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Happy New Year to all! With the new year comes further changes to customs procedures for UK importers. From January 1st 2022, full customs controls have now been introduced for goods moving between Great Britain and the EU. One of the key changes is that the facility to delay making import declarations for up to...
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We are excited to announce our next Export Masterclass covering the subject of Incoterms. Incoterms are the set of rules that outline responsibilities within an international trade transaction. They define the obligations of both the seller and the buyer in terms of cost, risk and responsibility. Having an understanding of Incoterms is key if you...
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We are excited to announce a new Export Masterclass on commercial invoices. To export your goods anywhere in the World (including the EU since Brexit), you will need a commercial invoice. A poor commercial invoice can create lengthy and costly delays. A thorough and accurate commercial invoice, on the other hand, can be the golden...
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Are you; Trying to get your head around the Brexit and EU Trade deal and what it means for your company’s international trade? Exploring exporting for the first time? Looking to enter a new market but aren’t sure about the compliance regulations in that country? Unsure about documents and procedures for imports? If you need...
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The UK reached a Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) with the EU which came into effect on January 1st 2021. Under the terms of the TCA, certain goods can be traded between the UK and EU free of tariffs and quotas. Both imports and exports are now subject to border controls and require additional documentation,...
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The end of the Transition period on December 31st 2020 will bring about some changes to UK Export Documentation that will be needed for the export of goods from the UK with effect from January 1st 2021. Briefly the changes will be as follows: – Certificates of Origin European Community (EC) Certificates of Origin will...
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*Coronavirus update (March 17th 2020): The UK government has clarified that the transition period will still end on 31 December 2020, as this is enshrined in UK law. The UK and European Commission continue to discuss alternative ways that will allow negotiations to continue, in light of guidance and developments regarding coronavirus.* The UK left...
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Along with many other export factors, the transport method you choose for your export shipments is very important. When exporting goods, the physical shipment is after all, what most people would think of first and foremost. So which transport method should you choose? Transit times compared to cost will probably be your two main considerations. ...
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In international trade, using correct and compliant export documentation for shipments is vitally important. Incorrect documents can cause shipment delays and it can end up costing time and money to resolve issues that arise. The different documents used for export and import shipments to and from different countries can vary a great deal. Below, we...
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In order to help with understanding the common types of Letters of Credit (L/Cs), we have put together this brief guide on the types of letters of credit. (If you’re new to L/Cs, you can also find our Beginner’s Guide here). The following details the main types of letters of credit, with a short explanation...
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