18 April 2024
Thyssenkrupp Tribunal Victory Restores Sanity in the Customs World
Import businesses should take heed of the outcome of a recent tribunal where an importer won the case but still ended up paying over 99% of the £600,000 duty charge because they…
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20 March 2024
The High Price Of Broker Errors In Customs Declarations
Analysis of over 600,000 customs declarations* has revealed that 34 per cent of entries contain errors by brokers, potentially costing UK businesses thousands of pounds in…
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12 March 2024
Winning The Battle But Losing The War – Laurence Supply Co Vs HMRC
Import businesses should take heed of the outcome of a recent tribunal where an importer won the case but still ended up paying over 99% of the £600,000 duty charge because they…
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26 February 2024
New Customs Regulations Expose Exporters To HMRC Checks And Penalties
A new statutory instrument that comes into effect on 13 March 2023 will make exporters accountable for notifying their overseas customers if they become aware of any material…
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31 January 2024
Complex Customs Classification Systems Leaves Toy Importer Out Of Pocket
A recent tribunal between HMRC and an importer of licenced dolls and figures, including Child’s Play villain ‘Chucky’ and Walking Dead characters ‘The Hulk’ and ‘Captain America’,…
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10 January 2024
Opportunities And Threats When Starting A New In-House Customs Role
Taking on a new in-house customs role can be an exciting career step. Experienced customs professionals can make a significant difference to their new employer, cutting costs,…
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20 December 2023
Customs Law Update – December 2023
Welcome to the first edition of our new Customs Law Update. It aims to provide customs professionals with a succinct summary of changes in the industry which may affect import…
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19 December 2023
Important Announcement Regarding Crackdown On Russian Sanctions
The government has this week announced that a new unit has been created to strengthen enforcements and clamp down on companies evading Russian sanctions. The new Office of Trade…
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12 December 2023
€66 Million Fine in EU E-Bike Case is Warning to UK Import Businesses
Two EU Importers face legal proceedings which could potentially result in fines of up to €66 million and up to 5 years in prison, following a recent indictment at the Court of…
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24 November 2023
Shoe Retailer Foots ‘Excessive’ HMRC Penalty After Admin Errors
In this article, customs consultant Monica Ryder, Barbourne Brook, highlights the lessons to be learned from a recent court appeal by Chelsea shoe retailer, French Sole against…
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