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Customs Duty Classification Reclaims: A Needle In A Haystack

In the complex world of customs compliance, a minor coding…


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Thyssenkrupp Tribunal Victory Restores Sanity in the Customs World

Import businesses should take heed of the outcome of a…


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The High Price Of Broker Errors In Customs Declarations

Analysis of over 600,000 customs declarations* has revealed…


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

Import businesses should take heed of the outcome of a…


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New Customs Regulations Expose Exporters To HMRC Checks And Penalties

A new statutory instrument that comes into effect on 13…


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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…