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6/4/2020
Trade Deals across the World: April Edition
The COVID-19 crisis is the number one topic in the world. Negotiations on trade deals are not the main priority for most governments. Still, enough happened in March to share with you about trade agreements. The United Kingdom and the European Union The Brexit negotiations have become more …
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2/2/2024
The Difference Between the Country of Origin and Preferential Origin
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 …
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16/2/2023
Driving safety and sustainability
What does Customs Support’s Safety department do? Our safety departmen t has nothing to do with our customs clearance service, and is a separate business line. We operate in the Netherlands, providing a safe working space and experienced hands for measuring and ventilating dangerous gases. We have …
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4/1/2024
Customs Support Announce New CEO
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 …
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1/9/2020
Trade Deals Around the World: September Edition
Trade Deals Around the World is our monthly recurring update, which gives you a quick and easy update on what has been happening in the many trade deal negotiations going on around the world. Summer is coming to an end, which means most businesses are back at full capacity. The same goes for the …
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17/10/2022
The Internet of Things and customs
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 …
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24/11/2023
Customs Support Belgium
Tell us about digitalisation at Customs Support Belgium Most customs clearance agents only have one software that they use, which is better than doing manual declarations but it doesn’t make you a digital company. Even companies that are digital often only run at about 20-25% digitalisation. We …
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27/7/2023
T1 Forms
What is a T1 document? A T1 document is used for moving goods across borders without completing an import clearance , meaning that you don’t need to pay import duty and VAT until the goods arrive at the destination. The use of T1 forms has grown since Brexit as the UK is no longer within the EU …
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1/8/2023
United Across Borders: The Customs Support Group
Local knowledge in more than 13 countries The Customs Support Group has near 2000 declarants at your disposal, working in more than 13 countries across Europe. Why “more than” 13? Because we have Customs Support offices in 13 countries, but close partnerships and direct connections to ports in …
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17/4/2023
Connecting Customs with your Operational Systems
What is a challenge you have solved with customs digital interfacing? A client of ours wanted to outsource their customs clearance, but were concerned about how the data would stay clean if another system was involved. They have multiple warehouses and manage excise products, so any mistakes in …