by Lucinda O'Reilly | Feb 6, 2025 | Blog
U.S. Customs enforcement is stricter than ever—and small errors can lead to costly delays or seizures. This guide breaks down the most common red flags importers trigger, from filing mistakes to documentation gaps, and how to stay compliant. Whether you’re new to...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Jan 5, 2025 | Blog
Since Brexit, businesses have faced new customs rules to move goods between Britain and the EU, including completing declarations. For businesses moving several consignments over a given period, these new requirements can prove burdensome, but both the UK and EU...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Dec 23, 2024 | Blog
The EU’s Digital Product Passport (DPP) programme is set to transform product transparency and sustainability for manufacturers, distributors, retailers and consumers. It is designed to promote a circular economy, improve consumer awareness, and guarantee...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Nov 14, 2024 | Blog
Customs Warehousing is a special procedure that allows importers to avoid paying import duty and VAT unnecessarily. It enables the storage of non-UK goods in a designated and authorised location within the UK, with import duties and taxes being suspended. There is no...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Oct 23, 2024 | Blog
The Customs Declaration Service (CDS) has been fully operational as the replacement for CHIEF since April 2024 and all import and export declarations must now be made using CDS. These are some of the most common questions that have cropped up as importers, exporters,...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Sep 11, 2024 | Blog
How to claim Returned Goods Relief If you have exported goods to a third country, you can re-import them to the UK using Returned Goods Relief (RGR). HMRC guidance allows you to bring back your goods without paying duty or VAT, offering a significant financial...
