The Latest Customs Insights and News Updates
In-House vs Outsourced Customs: Why the Smart Money Is on a Hybrid Approach
For companies trading internationally, customs compliance is no longer a back-office detail, it’s a strategic area of both risk and…
Returning Goods from the US: How Customs Planning Strips Out Costs
This article explores how businesses can reduce duty costs through proactive planning, focusing on the underused but powerful tool of US…
Think you’re just the customs agent? You might be on the hook for VAT
If you’re acting as a customs agent and using Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) on behalf of your clients, stop and ask yourself two…
Quietly Increasing Customs Costs
Global businesses are already feeling the pressure of volatile exchange rates, especially with current economic trends heavily influenced…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…