£8.5m Ruling Clarifies: Import VAT on Repairs Is Unrecoverable Without Special Procedures
A recent First-tier Tribunal case confirms that import VAT…
Who really holds the risk? Managing third parties under the new BIFA terms
The new BIFA 2025 terms confirm that traders—not their…
When Every Pound Counts: Customs in Times of Distress
When a business faces insolvency, every pound counts. Yet…
Morrisons vs HMRC: The Ruling That Should Send Shockwaves Through UK Importers
On 22 September 2025, the First-tier Tribunal handed down…
TRE Makes Customs Data Free: The Next Step in Customs Data Transparency
HMRC’s new Trade Reporting and Extracting (TRE) service…
Returning Goods from the US: How Customs Planning Strips Out Costs
This article explores how businesses can reduce duty costs…
Avoidable Border Checks – Are You Getting the Basics Right?
Avoidable border delays can be costly, frustrating, and…
Product Recalls and Customs Duty: Hidden Costs, Missed Opportunities
In the food and beverage sector, product recalls are an…
The Hidden Customs Risks That Could Derail Your M&A Deal
Why overlooked customs operations can inflate liabilities,…