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The High Price Of Broker Errors In Customs Declarations

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


Winning The Battle But Losing The War – Laurence Supply Co Vs HMRC

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…


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New Customs Regulations Expose Exporters To HMRC Checks And Penalties

A new statutory instrument that comes into effect on 13 March 2023 will make exporters accountable for notifying their overseas customers…


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Complex Customs Classification Systems Leaves Toy Importer Out Of Pocket

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


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Opportunities And Threats When Starting A New In-House Customs Role

Taking on a new in-house customs role can be an exciting career step. Experienced customs professionals can make a significant difference…


Customs Law Update – December 2023

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


Important Announcement Regarding Crackdown On Russian Sanctions

The government has this week announced that a new unit has been created to strengthen enforcements and clamp down on companies evading…


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€66 Million Fine in EU E-Bike Case is Warning to UK Import Businesses

Two EU Importers face legal proceedings which could potentially result in fines of up to €66 million and up to 5 years in prison, following…


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Shoe Retailer Foots ‘Excessive’ HMRC Penalty After Admin Errors

In this article, customs consultant Monica Ryder, Barbourne Brook, highlights the lessons to be learned from a recent court appeal by…


Jeweller Faces £1.4 Million HMRC Duty And Tax Demand As Appeal Fails

Barbourne Brook has advised import businesses to see the recent £1.4m HMRC demand issued to Fatima Jewellers Limited as a warning and to…


99% Of Import Businesses Overlook Right To Visibility Of HMRC Customs Data

All import businesses have the right to view their customs data which is stored by the HMRC, containing full details of declarations made…


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Effective Financial Leadership In Customs Part 4: Reducing Costs & Injecting Cash Through Reclaims

The financial management of customs duty is a complex and often unwieldy task where opportunities to increase efficiency often go by…