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2/4/2020
Limited Fiscal Representation and Why CMR’s Are So Important
Improve Your Cash Flow When a foreign business conducts economic activities in the Netherlands, like importing goods , they need to adhere to the administrative obligations of the Dutch VAT laws. This Value Added Tax (VAT), 21 per cent for most goods, needs to be paid when you import goods into …
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2/2/2022
What Types of Authorised Economic Operator Licences Are There?
But, did you know that there is more than 1 type of AEO license, depending on how you trade? In the European Union there are 2 types of AEO licences to apply for: Customs Simplifications (AEOC) The Authorised Economic Operator C (AEOC) license is issued to businesses that prove customs compliance, …
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6/4/2023
Importing Fruit
In most cases, clearing a container through customs happens at the terminal. Import duties and VAT are paid if applicable and then the container leaves the terminal. But in the case of shipments with fruit, the process is different. Getting Your Fruit Through Customs Before a shipment of fruit is …
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27/2/2023
Alternative Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) rules for origin expands
What is the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) agreement? The Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) convention aims to increase trade between the European Union and other countries who are entered into the PEM partnership by making the rules of origin more flexible and business-friendly. The idea for this …
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30/12/2022
The Combined Nomenclature (CN)
It also implements the gradual reduction of duty rates for products covered by the "Declaration on the Expansion of Trade in Information Technology Products" agreement, also known as the ITA agreement. The relevant part of the agreement, which specifies the reductions to be implemented by 2023, can …
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14/8/2020
Do You Have Your HS-Codes in Order?
The Brexit negotiations about a trade deal between the European Union and the United Kingdom are still going, and an end is not yet in sight. Whether an agreement is reached before December 31st of this year remains to be seen. The fact that there is no agreement yet makes it difficult to prepare …
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24/11/2022
3D Printing: The Future of Trade?
Businesses selling plastic goods have been able to leverage this, removing the costs and timelines of importing and instead choosing to print in their office or local workshop. But what are the limits of 3D printing, and how could progression in this industry relate to customs? Find out in this …
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7/9/2021
Acquisition of WZC Riemann and DCLARE Strengthens Presence in Germany
As a family business with over 140 years of customs experience, WZC Riemann in Hamburg (GERMANY) is known for her exceptional service, flexibility and state-of-the-art digital communication. Since 2009 the company is fully AEO certified. The company has proven that a family business can add value …
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16/4/2021
Meet Our People: Rick Kramer - Customs Support Safety Regional Manager
In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Rick Kramer , who is Regional Manager West at Customs Support Safety. Who are you? My name is Rick Kramer. I am 42 years old, and I live …
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22/10/2020
History of Customs Support
I have been working at Customs Support for almost two years now. Last week I sat down with my colleagues Nathalie Roozen and Marc Verkaik to talk with them about how our company started. As they have been working at Customs Support even before we were called Customs Support they could tell me the …
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