The Latest Customs Insights and News Updates
Why CFOs Are Accountable For A Tax They Can’t Evidence
Customs duty often represents one of the largest indirect tax exposures on the balance sheet, yet it remains one of the least visible. As…
New Year, New Customs Strategy: Why 2026 Needs a Different Approach
With HMRC scrutiny intensifying and full customs data now easily accessible, 2026 represents a pivotal moment for importers. This article…
Frasers Group vs HMRC: Winning the battle doesn’t end the war on anti-dumping duties
The Frasers Group tribunal win may look positive at first glance, but it rests on procedural technicalities—not on the merits of HMRC’s…
£8.5m Ruling Clarifies: Import VAT on Repairs Is Unrecoverable Without Special Procedures
A recent First-tier Tribunal case confirms that import VAT on goods imported for repair or processing is not recoverable if the importer…
Customs: Cost Centre or Value Creator? | Why Smart Businesses Are Rethinking Customs in the Supply Chain
For many boardrooms, customs is still seen as a necessary cost, but that perception could be costing more than it saves. Businesses that…
ASOS Customs Dispute: Why Valuation Is Now A Boardroom Issue
ASOS’s valuation dispute with German customs demonstrates that customs issues no longer sit quietly in the back office - they can move…
Who really holds the risk? Managing third parties under the new BIFA terms
The new BIFA 2025 terms confirm that traders—not their agents—hold ultimate responsibility for customs compliance. This article explores…
When Every Pound Counts: Customs in Times of Distress
When a business faces insolvency, every pound counts. Yet one area rarely examined during restructuring is customs duty reclaims. A recent…
Kerrie Brennan v HMRC: Why Importers Must Own Their Data
A recent Upper Tribunal decision has made it clear that importers cannot rely on ignorance when it comes to customs compliance. The Kerrie…
Morrisons vs HMRC: The Ruling That Should Send Shockwaves Through UK Importers
On 22 September 2025, the First-tier Tribunal handed down one of the most consequential customs rulings since Brexit — and almost nobody…
TRE Makes Customs Data Free: The Next Step in Customs Data Transparency
HMRC’s new Trade Reporting and Extracting (TRE) service marks a major shift: customs declaration data will be free to access. From MSS and…
The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Customs – When Confidence Masks Capability and Risk Quietly Grows
Operational teams may feel confident in their customs processes, but overconfidence can conceal serious compliance risks and supply-chain…