Month: March 2020

The Importance of Internal Business Communications in Customs and Trade

In fast moving businesses it is not always easy to communicate internally details of all import and export transactions. An export sale may be negotiated which has ‘hidden’ consequences for the business in meeting trade compliance requirements. Examples of where internal communication is vital can be seen in the following: A UK exporter negotiates an […]

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Considerations for Importers & Exporters during Covid-19

The impact of Coronavirus has impacted everything we do from a personal and business perspective. Businesses must manage internal resources, production and trade within suppliers and customers in the UK. In addition, businesses trading internationally must consider the impacts of Coronavirus on how they receive goods from their suppliers, and how they get goods to

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Are you aware of the Customs Declaration System (CDS), and could this affect your business?

HMRC recently announced a proposed plan for completing the delivery of the new Customs Declaration System (CDS). CDS will replace the current CHIEF system, the Customs Handling of import and Export Freight the movement of goods by land, air and sea for export and import trade. For experienced traders what we have taken for granted

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UK Customs Academy Dean meets with WCO Secretary General

During his attendance at the March 2020 WCO Capacity Building Committee (CBC) meeting, Prof. David Widdowson met with the WCO Secretary General, Dr. Kunio Mikuriya to discuss current activities in Customs research and education. These included developments and future plans for the WCO PICARD programme and associated initiatives being progressed by the UK Customs Academy,

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