The Latest Industry Insights and News Updates Between Business Sectors and UK Customs Duty

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Customs Traps: The High Price of a Blinkered Approach to Transfer Pricing

Businesses selling direct to customers in NI will be able to reduce costs and simplify operations later this year following the…


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Quick Fix Turns Customs Data Into Actionable Insights

Businesses selling direct to customers in NI will be able to reduce costs and simplify operations later this year following the…


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Advance Notice Of Important HMRC Duty Suspension Application and Review Deadline – 3 July 2024

Businesses selling direct to customers in NI will be able to reduce costs and simplify operations later this year following the…


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New Scheme Offers Declaration-Free Exporting To Northern Ireland For B2C Businesses

Businesses selling direct to customers in NI will be able to reduce costs and simplify operations later this year following the…


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The Perils of Assumptions In Customs Compliance

Understanding the complex web of customs rules and regulations that affect any individual import business is a challenging and…


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Customs Duty Classification Reclaims: A Needle In A Haystack

In the complex world of customs compliance, a minor coding error in classification can lead to overpayments amounting to hundreds of…


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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…


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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…


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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…


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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…


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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…


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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…