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Customs Support Announce New CCO

We are excited to announce the appointment of our new CCO, Maurits Matthijsse.

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Customs Support Announce New Managing Director In The Netherlands

We are excited to announce the appointment of Edwin Hageman as our new Managing Director in The Netherlands.

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The Netherlands
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The Difference Between the Country of Origin and Preferential Origin

Did you know that the country of origin and preferential origin are not one in the same when importing your goods? Find out how they differ and how to avoid costly assumptions in this article.

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Certificate of Origin
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The Fresh Food Industry & Customs

Meat, cheese, fruits, vegetables – they all bring their challenges in international transport. But how do customs protect you when it comes to fresh food? Adam Grimshaw explains in this article.

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Certificate of Origin
Food
UK Target Border Operating Model
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Common Types of Import Duty

Import duty is paid on certain commodities when they cross into a country or are released into free circulation, but did you know there are different types? Find out the most common in this article.

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Excise Goods
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Spotlight On: Ghent

Home to Belgium’s third-busiest port and two Customs Support offices, Ghent, Belgium has a rich and varied history. Learn about the historic heart of Flanders and the North Sea Port in this article.

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Belgium
Office Spotlight
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Customs Support Announce New CEO

We are excited to announce the appointment of our new CEO, John Wegman.

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A Moment to Reflect this New Year

As we move into 2024, we take a minute to reflect on where we started, celebrate the progress we’ve made, and look towards where we are going. Read about our history and mission in this article.

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Swiss industrial duties abolished from January 2024

From 1st January 2024, most industrial import duties in Switzerland will be abolished. Find out how this affects your business and what you need to beware of as an importer, in this article.

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Customs Support Belgium

Following the rebrand of the Belgian company Portmade, Managing Director Jef Hermans discusses digitalisation in customs and the next steps for Customs Support Belgium in this article.

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