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20/3/2020
Brexit Update: Coronavirus causes negotiations' delay but no extension
Coronavirus is the main topic on everybody’s mind at the moment, citizens and country leaders alike. Some countries are in partial or even in full lockdown, while other countries have installed “social distancing” measures. This has an impact on the Brexit negotiations as well. While working from …
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21/2/2020
Brexit: Ready For Trade Negotiations
I Want to Break Free David Frost, the UK’s Chief Brexit Negotiator has set out his intentions for the upcoming negotiations. Frost conceded that the negotiators would need to build on the models contained in other EU free trade deals. But he insisted that the ability to break free from the EU’s …
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11/8/2022
The Intent of the Brexit Freedoms Bill
The Bill intends to put over 1,500 pieces of EU legislation under review for amendment, cancellation, or keeping, by a date set in a “sunset clause” – optimistically within five years . Within this submission, the UK will review items of EU legislation that have been admitted to UK law without …
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3/9/2020
The port of Rotterdam presents 5 steps to get cargo through ports
The extent to which customs processes will change after the transition period ends December 31st is not yet known. One thing is sure: there will be customs checks for cargo going out to the United Kingdom and coming in from the United Kingdom and vice versa for the UK side. All shipments will need …
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15/5/2020
Dutch Government: No face mask VAT from May 25th until September 1st
There will be no VAT on face masks starting May 25th. This announcement has just been made by the Dutch Government. This will be valid for all face masks, both the medical and the regular masks. State Secretary for Finance Vijlbrief told the Dutch Parliament: “We ask the people to wear non-medical …
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4/6/2021
European Union and Switzerland Terminate Trade Deal Negotiations
The Swiss have now decided to end these negotiations. They will no longer seek a single trade agreement with the European Union. The Switzerland - European Union Relationship While Switzerland is smack dab in the middle of the European Union, it is not a Member State. Over the past decades, …
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5/6/2019
What exporters need to know about Dual-Use Goods
As an exporter of goods or a service provider to an exporter, you are asked to provide a written declaration that states whether your shipment contains dual-use or military goods. What Are Dual-Use Goods? The European Commission defines dual-use goods as products and technologies normally used for …
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19/12/2019
US - China Trade Deal: Is the End of the Trade War in Sight?
The United States and China have signed a first-phase trade agreement earlier this week. This is potentially a big step in the right direction. Potentially, as the latest deal is just a small step and in no way guarantees an end to a trade war which has had a big effect on global trade. The trade …
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2/8/2019
International Beer Day and Excise Duty
Just in Time for the Weekend: International Beer Day is Today! Today is International Beer Day. International Beer Day was created to celebrate the deliciousness that is beer, to celebrate the men and women who brew and serve beer, and to bring the world together in celebrating beer from all …
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28/5/2019
Additional Documents You May Need When Exporting Goods
We’ve covered export documents and import documents that you may need when exporting goods from the EU. These were all customs documents and certificates. There are several other documents you may need, that are not customs specific. Commercial Invoice For any customs authority to be able to …