UK Commodity Codes & Tariffs Guide 2024
Businesses trading in the United Kingdom, the European Union, and around the world are required to comply with customs procedures and regulations in line with national trade policies. Companies and businesses selling to consumers in the UK are subject to specific trade rules depending on the goods they trade. One such rule is the obligation […]
What is the UK Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS)?
The UK Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) was designed to offer favourable trading terms to certain developing nations when importing into the UK. The following guide to the DCTS looks at what this scheme offers, in particular when compared with the UK’s previous Generalised Scheme of Preferences, as well as who can use the scheme […]
UK Customs Rules
Making customs declarations, paying customs charges and complying with the red tape under the UK’s revised customs’ rules will undoubtedly feel daunting for both traders and tourists alike. Following Brexit, with the end of free movement of both goods and people, the new procedures now encompass EU and non-EU citizens visiting the UK, with goods […]
ATA Carnet for Temporary Imports to the UK
A carnet can provide overseas companies with the freedom to bring their products to the UK on a temporary basis – whether to showcase samples for customers, exhibiting at trade fairs and shows, or transporting equipment – and provides professionals with the ability to temporarily bring their tools of the trade into the UK in […]
Customs Declaration Service: UK Import Guide
If you import goods into the UK or are planning to do so, it is important to understand how to correctly submit any import declarations using the right system. From 30 March 2024, the Customs Declaration Service will be the sole customs platform for businesses to declare goods coming into the UK. The following guide for […]
Customs Invoice for Shipping to the UK
The customs invoice is one of the most important documents when bringing goods into the UK. It is therefore important to understand what this document is and what role it plays in the overall importation process. Further guidance on importing goods into the UK can be found in our related articles including how to register a […]
Rules of Origin for UK-EU Trade
Overseas companies seeking to import goods to the UK, and UK companies seeking to export goods abroad, are subject to specific trade rules depending on their methods of selling, the goods they sell, and the destination of those goods. An important consideration within domestic and international trade law is the area of rules of origin. […]
What Is An EORI Number?
Businesses trading in the United Kingdom, the European Union, and around the world are required to comply with customs procedures and regulations in line with national trade policies. One such regulation is the implementation of EORI numbers since July 2009. Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) numbers are required for many businesses and individuals to […]
