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25/1/2021
Freshport Rebrands to Customs Support Fresh
Customs Support is continuously growing and adding new members to the Customs Support family. In 2020 we launched the project rebranding where all new members to the Customs Support Group started working as one single brand. Customs Support Fresh Through Customs Support Fresh we enable our …
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3/10/2020
Animal Inspections at Freshport
Customs is at the heart of our organization, but we also have subsidiaries that take care of other very important and special steps in import and export processes. I work at one of these subsidiaries: Freshport. From Perishables to Hammerhead Sharks Freshport is located at Schiphol Airport in …
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17/12/2024
Customs Support Group Expands Presence in Livorno, Italy with Acquisition of Servizi Doganali Srl
Servizi Doganali, established in 1979, has built a strong reputation in the customs industry, focusing on the import of fresh fruits and vegetables from regions such as Egypt, South Africa, and Central America. Livorno, renowned for its advanced temperature-controlled infrastructure, is one of …
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21/1/2020
Binding Tariff Information: What Is It?
What is a Binding Tariff Information? A Binding Tariff Information (BTI) decision is a written tariff classification of your goods. It’s not a legal requirement, but it provides assurance that your goods have the correct commodity code or Harmonized tariff code. This is important, as different …
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5/12/2024
Customs Support Group Strengthens Nordic Cluster with Strategic Acquisition in Norway
In addition to its presence in 11 EU markets, CSG now operates in three key non-EU European countries: the UK, Switzerland, and Norway. Local Expertise Meets Global Reach While CSG has long supported Norwegian clients through its operations in Sweden, this acquisition establishes a dedicated …
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6/12/2024
Mastering Complex Art Imports
Restoring a National Treasure Originally part of the Museum of Fine Arts in Wrocław, the painting was lost during WWII and later resurfaced in Winterthur, Switzerland. It was acquired in 1986, restored in 1987, and, after negotiations, was set to be returned to Poland in 2024. Our role was to …
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23/1/2024
Common Types of Import Duty
What is import duty? Import duty is a tax that is levied on goods that are brought into the country from abroad. Unlike VAT, duty is not reclaimed during the normal course of business, so it should be accounted for in the cost of the goods when you are making your purchasing decisions. Depending on …
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10/12/2024
Key challenges to International Trade highlighted in new report
A comprehensive survey of global logistics firms and goods manufacturers has revealed unprecedented geopolitical disruption, complex customs regulations, lack of internal expertise and capacity and the impact of AI as the main challenges they face in their daily trading environment. The survey, …