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Measuring gas in shipping containers is very important, but there many other confined spaces that should be checked for dangerous gasses. Most dangerous gasses can not be seen, and some also can’t be smelled. The Hallmarks of a Confined Space Very much like a shipping container, most confined …

First, we’ll need some tools From angle grinders to wrenches, there are 1,000s of tools out there for builders. Many of these are in  HS chapter 82, with over 120 tools listed from HS heading 8201 through 8207. And, that’s just the hand tools. We need some bigger ones, too. Many of the machines and …

How Do You Bring Goods into Free Circulation? There is a standard process for releasing goods for Free Circulation in the EU: 1. Goods are shipped to the EU and taken off the vessel or aircraft. They can be stored temporarily until European Customs Authorities have completed import clearance . 2. …

The Port of Moerdijk The Port of Moerdijk is the fourth busiest port in The Netherlands, and the second busiest container port – facilitating over 19,000 jobs through direct and indirect employment within the  This important logistical hub facilitates trading by sea, inland waterway, rail, and …

Transit, both internal and external Storage in free zones and customs warehouses Specific use: temporary admission and end-use Processing, both inward and outward This blog handles the first of the four special procedures: Transit. What is Customs Transit? Customs transit is the procedure that …

The regulations were implemented by the European Commission to protect the metal industry in Europe against price drops after a strong rise in imports of metal products combined with a strong decrease in the export of metal products. Regulations Not Extended Surveillance documents are no longer …

What do we mean by “origin” when importing goods? When you are bringing in a shipment, the word “origin” can be used in many different contexts.  For shippers and freight companies, origin usually means the country or port which the goods are being shipped from. For example, a shipment of goods can …

Stepping into this new year, John brings with him a deep experience in scaling businesses for growth to take Customs Support to new heights, building on the strong foundation we have established over the years. As we embark on this exciting chapter, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to …

From the recent evolution of  CHIEF to the Customs Declaration Service  (in the UK), through to the  digital connection of end-to-end clearances , the progression of IT systems has revolutionised the process.  But as investment continues to increase in infrastructure and customs technology, where …

In this edition, we are excited to present Regional Manager Ghent Hans Jodlowski, who works with our Belgian branches to provide a uniform service in the region. Who are you? My name is Hans Jodlowski and I joined the Custom Support almost two years ago. I'm 54 years old, have two children of 14 …