UK AI Trade Mission to Malaysia

The UK Government invites ambitious UK companies from across the AI Stack to join a focused, high-impact trade mission to Malaysia and Singapore from the 18th – 22nd January 2027. Delegates will gain direct access to the people and organisations driving AI...

Navigating Import Duty Reduction Options

When businesses think about reducing import duty, they often think of Free Trade Agreements. While these are important, they’re only one part of the picture. Preference allows eligible goods to receive reduced or zero customs duty if they meet the rules of...

UK Launches Digital ATA Carnet System

The UK has introduced digital ATA Carnets, or e-carnets, as of 1st June 2026, in line with the EU Member States, Norway, and Switzerland, which have released their digital versions of the Customs procedure. The ATA carnet (from the French and English terms Admission...

New UK Voluntary Customs Compliance Standard

The UK government has introduced a new voluntary customs standard aimed at raising compliance, improving supply chain transparency, and supporting businesses trading internationally. Designed to complement existing frameworks such as Authorised Economic Operator...

Compliant UK DDP Overseas Delivery

How can a non-UK company deliver customs compliantly to the UK using DDP Incoterms? The Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) Incoterm places all the risk and responsibility on the seller of the goods. This includes costs of any duty, taxes and customs clearance in the country of...