Import Compliance Tracker

Import Compliance Tracker

CE marking Effective1 January 2023 AMENDED: Since exiting the Customs Union of the EU, the UK has introduced its own conformity mark known as the UKCA mark to replace the EU CE Mark. On 20 June 2022, the Government announced a range of changes to make it simpler for...
Import VAT – how to minimise the costs?

Import VAT – how to minimise the costs?

Who Pays Import VAT? Supply chains are usually set up with Import VAT being payable by the company designated as the recipient of the goods on the import declaration. However, there are instances where this is not the case, such as shipping DDP (delivery duty paid)...
What is AEO?

What is AEO?

What is AEO status? Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status is a voluntary scheme operated in the UK by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that can provide specific benefits for importers, exporters and others in the international supply chain. It can reduce the time...
Export Advice Hub: Duty Reliefs

Export Advice Hub: Duty Reliefs

Goods imported from outside Great Britain (GB) that are processed into other goods may be eligible for relief of duty (and, in certain circumstances, VAT) liable at import under EU Special Procedures (Inward Processing). Goods exported outside of GB for processing or...