The Latest Customs Insights and News Updates
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Customs Law Update – December 2023
Welcome to the first edition of our new Customs Law Update. It aims to provide customs professionals with a succinct summary of changes in…
Important Announcement Regarding Crackdown On Russian Sanctions
The government has this week announced that a new unit has been created to strengthen enforcements and clamp down on companies evading…
€66 Million Fine in EU E-Bike Case is Warning to UK Import Businesses
Two EU Importers face legal proceedings which could potentially result in fines of up to €66 million and up to 5 years in prison, following…