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As a leading digital customs service provider , we see a move towards digitised processes for many of our customers. There are many benefits of interfacing with your customs broker. Key Focus Points When Interfacing With Your Customs Broker   Compliance Ensure you have all necessary documents and …

The three companies have joined a leading pan-European Digital Customs Broker. Their extensive knowledge of the French customs market is a welcome addition to our broad knowledge base. At the same time, their customers can benefit from the knowledge and experience of our specialists in other …

CBAM: an overview The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a new tax for importers of emission-heavy goods, designed to combat carbon leakage within the EU. When a regulated commodity is imported, carbon credits must be purchased By introducing the CBAM, the European Union is able to offset …

I did not know what a declarant did. In fact, I had never heard of it. I never knew that there was a whole industry at work at the four border crossings in the area at that time. I would soon find out and a whole new world opened up for me. A start as an apprentice declarant The term apprentice …

What is the new ban on phosphine for French cereals? Phosphine is a commonly used insecticide, used to stop insects from being transported from one country to another in food shipments. To do this, the grains need to be placed in an airtight space with phosphine tablets for several days. A shipping …

How will implementing DMS 4.1 affect businesses?  The exact implications of implementing DMS 4.1 will depend on your operation, goods, and permits. However, for most companies, the biggest impact will be the need for electronic notification via DMS 4.1 for the presentation of your goods to customs …

First, find the border value of your goods in GBP The border value means the cost of your goods, plus any additional costs (such as transport or insurance) that are incurred until the port of entry. Depending on your INCOTERM   these costs may be included in the cost on your commercial invoice. In …

Why is AGS no longer sufficient? In 2016, some changes were made to the Union Customs Code (UCC) regarding the data required for customs clearance . However, the datasets that were being processed by the Dutch customs system were not aligned with those that are required. Additionally, the …

Why the legislation is necessary   Ozone-depleting gasses are those which chemically react to ozone, removing it from the air. Ozone is a natural compound found in the stratosphere which protects the surface of the Earth from ultraviolet radiation – which is harmful to both humans and the general …

Freshport is an independent service provider for the clearance of mainly perishable goods and live animals, and is located on the runway at Schiphol. Freshport facilitates among other things inspections of public authorities. This acquisition fits into the Customs Support strategy to grow in the …