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Complex Customs Classification Systems Leaves Toy Importer Out Of Pocket

A recent tribunal between HMRC and an importer of licenced…


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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…


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Shoe Retailer Foots ‘Excessive’ HMRC Penalty After Admin Errors

In this article, customs consultant Monica Ryder, Barbourne…


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

Barbourne Brook has advised import businesses to see the…


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

All import businesses have the right to view their customs…


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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…


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80% Increase In HMRC Revocation Of Customs Warehouses

Recent figures issued by HMRC should be seen as a warning…


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Effective Financial Leadership Part 3: Understanding the Scale of Customs Compliance Risk

This article considers the risks associated with customs…


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HMRC Customs Penalties Increase By 34%

New information released by HMRC has shown that penalties…


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Effective Financial Leadership Part 2: Taking Strategic Control Of Customs Duty Management

This is the second article in a series that takes a…