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21/9/2023
Sanctions on Russian iron and steel
Which commodities are affected by the sanctions on Russian iron and steel? The two main HS tariff chapters that are affected by the sanctions on Russian are: 72 – Iron and steel. 73 – Articles of iron and steel. It is important to ensure that you are using the correct customs goods classification …

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20/10/2021
Customs Compliance - When Bike Parts Become Not Assembled Bikes
When Parts Become a Bicycle Dutch Customs is currently putting an increased focus on imported bike parts. These checks are all after the import has taken place, hence their name: Controle na import (CNI, check after import). The parts are imported under HS Code HTS Code: 8714 .. .. Parts And …

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17/4/2020
Fiscal Representation and Requirements for Sales Invoices
If you use (limited) fiscal representation when importing goods , and those goods are sold to a third party immediately after importing them, the sales invoice needs to be entered into the VAT administration of your fiscal representative. Because the fiscal representative is established in the …

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25/8/2021
Dangerous Gasses in Containers and Closed Spaces - Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde One of the most commonly found dangerous gases is Formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a colourless gas with a sharp and irritating smell. It's noticeable even in low concentrations, and regular exposure can lead to serious health issues. Common complaints after coming into contact with …

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15/9/2020
Incoterms Explained: Cost and Freight (CFR)
When goods are bought or sold Cost and Freight (CFR) it means that the Seller is responsible for the delivery of the goods to a ship and loading the goods onto the ship. The seller is also responsible for any customs export documentation and export licences if needed. Also, the seller is …

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26/6/2024
EU announces 14th sanctions package against Russia
A reminder on what is restricted so far Since 2014, the EU has imposed several rounds of sanctions against Russia. Here are some of the restrictions in EU sanctions packages one to 13: Asset and travel freezes for high-profile individuals and those belonging to certain companies, institutions, or …

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19/4/2023
It’s National Banana Day!
Did you know over 5,530,000 tonnes of bananas were consumed in the EU in 2022? Yet only 583,000 of these were produced in the European Union. This means that nearly five million tonnes of bananas were imported to the European Union in 2022 from outside countries. So, where do they come from? …

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31/5/2023
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Exhibition: A Recap
The atmosphere was charged with curiosity and a hunger for discovery as attendees eagerly explored the displays, interacted with experts, and marvelled at the possibilities that both the manufacturing and supply chain industries had to offer. Roisin Cussen , Operations Manager at Customs Support …

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16/4/2019
EU extends trade sanctions against Iran
Because Iran is not complying with its international obligation, the EU has adopted restrictive measures against Iran. These restrictive measures are both economic and financial sanctions and they have been in effect since 2011. The measures are extended yearly, which was recently done. The …

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20/12/2023
The EU imposes 12th round of sanctions against Russia
The sanctions against Russia so far (since 2014) Although the large-scale conflict between Russia and Ukraine has come into the international spotlight since major military action in February 2022, it has been ongoing since March 2014. As the conflict has escalated, the EU has introduced …
