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A lot has happened in the past year that has made it clear that supply chains are fragile. Sometimes it seemed like a flock of black swans landed. In 2020 China , the factory of the world, came to a grinding halt, the impact of which could be felt all through 2021. Singular events like the blocking …

AEO holders in the Netherlands are more likely to be allocated in green or yellow clearance lanes during the customs clearance process, whereas traders that do not have an AEO license, are more likely to be allocated the blue lane due to the increased risk of non-compliance. As volumes of cargo …

The European Commission defines dual-use goods as products and technologies normally used for civilian purposes but which may have military applications. If the products were specifically designed for military purposes they are called military goods. Both dual-use and military goods are also …

What are the main activities of the customs consultancy team in Finland? A large amount of what we are currently doing is certification and other licensing for clients in Finland. Getting AEO certification   is becoming more important for supply chains across Europe, so we are working with several …

Learn more how to import goods into the UK from the European Union, as well as how to claim preferential treatment for your imports and how to prove origin. This applies to companies in The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Poland. Claiming Preferential Treatment According to the free trade …

But it’s the start of October, why are we talking about Christmas? We hear you, and we also aren’t rushing to put the tree up yet – but that doesn’t mean the sleigh isn’t already on its way. Whilst “most” consumers believe that the festive season starts in December, supply chains typically start …

Manufacture  Before your items are assembled, all the raw materials and parts need to be collected at the manufacturing plant. If these are imported, then the manufacturer may use special processes such as Inward Processing Relief (IPR) to reduce duty spend – which reduces the cost to them and …

Know Your Flow We saw in the first months of Brexit, and what we are still seeing, is that many companies don’t have complete insight into their supply chain when it comes to the origin of goods. Origin is essential as it determines, for example, the import duties that need to be paid. Origin also …

The Goods Vehicle Movement Service is a customs system of the British Customs Authority designed to speed up clearances of vehicles arriving from the EU by allowing pre-lodgement of the manifest. When goods are shipped from China, there is ample time to process documents and clear shipments. The …

In this edition, we are excited to present Anis Rajhi, who is our operations director in France. Join us as Anis his experience and insights in this article. Who are you? I’m Anis Rajhi, 42 years old, working for Customs Support in France. I am married, have two young children, and live in Lyon – …