For more than four decades the UK’s trade story was framed by the European Union. The 2016 referendum and the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) that took effect in January 2021 fundamentally changed the trading environment, while the pandemic and the 2022 global energy shock reshaped prices, supply chains and partner choices. Between 2017 and [...]
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Introduction Exporting pharmaceutical products from the United Kingdom requires careful planning, strict adherence to regulations, and meticulous recordkeeping. Whether the goods are controlled drugs or non-controlled medicines, each category demands specific licenses, distribution standards, and customs documentation. This guide combines insights from two detailed references, providing a clear roadmap to help exporters ensure safety, compliance, [...]
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Introduction Importing dairy products into the United Kingdom is a detailed process requiring strict adherence to health, safety, and customs regulations. Since dairy goods are derived from animals, they pose potential biosecurity and food safety risks if not handled properly. This guide offers a clear roadmap for importers, detailing everything from country-of-origin approvals and health [...]
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Introduction The UK Single Trade Window (STW) is a centralized digital platform envisioned under the 2025 UK Border Strategy to simplify traders' interactions with border authorities. By establishing a single entry point for border data, STW aims to minimize data duplication, enabling traders to submit required information only once through a unified portal. This initiative [...]
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Submitting an import declaration for goods under free circulation can be a straightforward process when guided correctly. This guide walks you through the steps of filing a declaration with no special procedure code and declaration type 'D' for goods that have not yet arrived at the port. In this example, we apply test preferences, with [...]
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According to Transport Intelligence, the global market for freight forwarding surpassed pre-pandemic levels in 2021, but limited capacity and record-high freight prices offer a tough call. Ti estimates the market will expand 5.7 % in 2022, falling to 3.7% by 2026. Their Global Freight Forwarding 2022 report provides an up-to-date view of the freight forwarding landscape, [...]
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HMRC received a total of 78.3 million customs declarations for international commerce in 2021. Listed below is a breakdown of the same: 58.0 million import declarations 20.3 million export declarations 34,3 million declarations for trade between the United Kingdom and the European Union 42.9 million declarations for the United Kingdom's trade with non-European Union nations 19.6 million [...]
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Introduction Maintaining speed, accuracy, and compliance in today's customs and logistics market is crucial. Technology has enabled the development of digital customs clearance services, eliminating customs brokers' need for manual data entry and minimising your risk of exposure to delays, rejections, and fines. In addition, clean data allows for more accurate reporting, which is crucial [...]
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