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“The Republic of Turkey” has officially changed its English name to “The Republic of Türkiye” (pronounced “Tur-key-yeah”), in line with the Turkish name for the country.

The label says Made in China, so determining the origin for customs purposes is easy, right? Wrong! Determining the origin of your goods is much more complicated than you might think. It is also essential, as the origin of your goods can affect the duty amount you have to pay or even whether you are allowed to export or import your goods. 

Boasting a rail connection and congestion free roads, compared to other ports, the Port of Waterford is considered “the greenest, most direct route to Europe” from Ireland. It is also the home of Customs Support in Ireland, where we operate a 24/7 customs clearance service.

Customs Support, the leading digital customs broker in Europe, announces the acquisition of Mediterranean Customs Services (MCS). With this acquisition, Customs Support strengthens its presence in Italy and emphasises the importance of having a presence in strategic locations to provide the best service to customers locally.

Customs rules and regulations are always subject to change. It can be hard to keep up with the latest updates. Changes in HS-Codes, Trade Agreements, rules to determine the origin, quota, dual-use, sanctions and other requirements and restrictions can significantly impact your operations and your bottom line. 

The trust mark has been adopted by traders and logistics service providers around the globe. But, how important is it for you to get AEO status? And what are the benefits? The benefits of AEO status depend on the type of business you are conducting and the type of licence you acquire.

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Frits Tenge.

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Today we hear from one of our specialists in digital customs, Ash Taylor, our UK IT Director based in Felixstowe.

This Monday, 26th September, was the European Day of Languages, which celebrates linguistic diversity across the European Union. The day also promotes plurilingualism and lifelong language learning.

Following the delay of EU foodstuff customs clearance requirements in July, further regulations surrounding labelling have now also been delayed.