by Lucinda O'Reilly | Oct 7, 2025 | Blog
Understanding export controls on these more abstract exports is crucial for those working in relevant industries, particularly those in the technology, aerospace, telecoms and engineering sectors. However, all manufacturers producing controlled goods are likely to be...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Oct 4, 2025 | News
The British steel industry faces the “biggest crisis” in its history after the European Union said it had “no choice” but to hit the UK with 50 per cent tariffs. In a blow for Sir Keir Starmer’s “reset” with Brussels, the European Commission said it would fast-track...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Sep 8, 2025 | Blog
President Trump caused a stir in the business community in August by ending the US de minimis provision two years earlier than expected. The EC has followed suit and is calling for a handling fee on cheap shipments from China to be implemented across the EU two years...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Sep 3, 2025 | News
Pressure from the US and some European capitals has led the EU to delay the implementation of new legislation designed to ban imports of products reliant on ingredients or materials grown on deforested land. Previous regulations only addressed wood and timber...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Aug 26, 2025 | Blog
Customs valuation is the process of working out the value of declared goods when they’re imported to another country. It forms the basis for calculating customs duties, taxes and other charges, and is vital for traders to get right. Incorrect valuations can harm...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Aug 1, 2025 | News
Donald Trump has signed an executive order ending his country’s ‘de minimis’ regime for low-value imports, meaning they will now face duties when entering the US. The order will come into effect on 29 August, ending the duty-free regime for imports of values lower...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Jul 28, 2025 | Blog
Following President Trump’s drive to get foreign businesses investing and employing people in the USA, many companies are seriously considering it for the first time. Even before this, the US has been an attractive proposition because it offers a huge consumer market...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Jul 2, 2025 | News
The government launched their Trade Strategy last week that contained a host of new measures aimed at boosting exports, particularly for SMEs. These included;- A £5bn ‘Ricardo fund’ for supporting businesses to manage regulation- An increase in the capacity of UK...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Jun 23, 2025 | Blog
The question of who can appear on a UK Customs declaration is one that is not as simple as it might seem. So, who can act as an exporter, importer or declarant and where does that leave them in terms of liability for the declaration and for the Customs debt? First,...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Jun 3, 2025 | News
From September 1st, UK exporters to the EU whose goods are cleared in France need to be aware of the Obligatory Logistics Envelope (ELO). The ELO is designed to group all of the customs documents needed for crossing the border in one place. This means traders will...
