9 June 2025
Quietly Increasing Customs Costs
Global businesses are already feeling the pressure of volatile exchange rates, especially with current economic trends heavily influenced by movements in the US economy. But…
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19 May 2025
Avoidable Border Checks – Are You Getting the Basics Right?
Avoidable border delays can be costly, frustrating, and entirely preventable, yet they remain a persistent challenge for many businesses. A recent report from HMRC sheds light on…
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30 April 2025
Product Recalls and Customs Duty: Hidden Costs, Missed Opportunities
In the food and beverage sector, product recalls are an unavoidable part of business—but their financial and operational impact is often underestimated. While most businesses…
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8 April 2025
The Hidden Customs Risks That Could Derail Your M&A Deal
Why overlooked customs operations can inflate liabilities, reduce valuations, and trigger post-deal surprises and how to protect your transaction. As a finance leader, your M&A…
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3 April 2025
Liberation Day Tariffs: What UK Businesses Need to Know
The reintroduction of sweeping US tariffs under Donald Trump’s proposed “Liberation Day” policy is fast becoming a material risk for UK exporters. While the political landscape…
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24 March 2025
Importers … Can You See What HMRC Sees? Unlocking Your Customs Data
Many businesses trust that their customs declarations are accurate—until an audit reveals discrepancies between HMRC’s records and their own commercial records. This can…
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13 March 2025
Customs Compliance Gone Wrong – Key Lessons from a Tribunal
The QHH tribunal case centred around the customs classification of Roll-Up Banner Stands (RBS) and the liability for customs debt. The primary issue was whether the RBS should be…
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24 February 2025
Are Your Brokers Doing a Good Job? The Data May Surprise You!
34% of customs declarations contain errors. That’s the reality based on our analysis of 2.5 million declarations. For businesses managing international supply chains, these…
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10 February 2025
HMRC Customs Audits: What Every CFO Needs to Know
As a CFO or Financial Controller, your role extends beyond financial oversight—you are responsible for managing risk, optimising costs, and ensuring regulatory compliance. With…
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24 January 2025
Working with Customs Brokers: Everything You Need to Know about Accuracy, Responsibility, and Risk
By taking a proactive approach to better understand standard customs broker contracts, you can assess the implications and determine whether commercially justifiable variations,…
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