Understanding the complex web of customs rules and regulations that affect any individual import business is a challenging and ever-changing task. The responsibility often sits…

In the complex world of customs compliance, a minor coding error in classification can lead to overpayments amounting to hundreds of thousands of pounds for some businesses.…

Import businesses should take heed of the outcome of a recent tribunal where an importer won the case but still ended up paying over 99% of the £600,000 duty charge because they…

Analysis of over 600,000 customs declarations* has revealed that 34 per cent of entries contain errors by brokers, potentially costing UK businesses thousands of pounds in…

Import businesses should take heed of the outcome of a recent tribunal where an importer won the case but still ended up paying over 99% of the £600,000 duty charge because they…

A new statutory instrument that comes into effect on 13 March 2023 will make exporters accountable for notifying their overseas customers if they become aware of any material…

A recent tribunal between HMRC and an importer of licenced dolls and figures, including Child’s Play villain ‘Chucky’ and Walking Dead characters ‘The Hulk’ and ‘Captain America’,…

Taking on a new in-house customs role can be an exciting career step. Experienced customs professionals can make a significant difference to their new employer, cutting costs,…

Welcome to the first edition of our new Customs Law Update. It aims to provide customs professionals with a succinct summary of changes in the industry which may affect import…

The government has this week announced that a new unit has been created to strengthen enforcements and clamp down on companies evading Russian sanctions. The new Office of Trade…