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Solution: Vital Customs Terms
Think you nailed the customs challenge "Vital Customs Terms"? 🧠 Check your answers now and see how many of the 20 essential terms you got right! ✅
Arne Mielken
1 min read
Challenge: Vital Customs Terms
Colorful shipping containers and cranes at a port. Text: "Take the Challenge, Test Your Skills, Customs Manager." Contact info included.
Arne Mielken
2 min read
The Customs Watch EU & UK- Edition 17
3 Insight Reports – UCC amends – UK CBAM 10 Facts – 6 New HMRC Customs Guidance – € 50 B EU&US Deal – EU&UK
Arne Mielken
2 min read
Classifying Health Supplements
Guide to Classifying Vitamins, Supplements, and Herbal Medicinal Products for International Trade
Arne Mielken
4 min read
Plastic vs Abrasive Sponges
Two cleaning sponges, two different customs classifications—why? Discover how plastic and abrasive materials change everything.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
The Customs Watch USA: Edition 14
U.S. Tariff Changes Impacting Low-Value China Shipments, Incoterms, Trump Tariffs, Ford's $365M Mistake, WTO Setback, WCO Updates & More.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
Avoid Classification Disasters
A wrong HS code can cost millions. Use this 10-step checklist to bulletproof your Customs compliance.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
Ford's $365M Classification Fail
How one classification slip cost Ford $365M — and why your company could be next.
Arne Mielken
5 min read
Key Questions to Choose the Right Incoterm®
Selecting the right Incoterm® ensures smooth transactions, clear responsibilities, and reduces risks in international trade. Here's how to make the best choice.
Arne Mielken
6 min read
Importing: Our 10-Step Guide for Businesses
Businesses wishing to import goods into a country need to plan early to make sure it's a smooth ride, argues Arne Mielken of Customs Manager
Arne Mielken
4 min read
DDP Customs Rules: Who Pays What?
Ignoring Incoterm DDP and instructions, certain customs agents still make the buyer importer or record. Is this allowed?
Arne Mielken
4 min read
Classify Goods Right First Time
Classification errors can cost you! Learn how to avoid delays, penalties, and high duties in EU, UK & US customs.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
Brexit at 9: Nine Examples of EU-UK Border Friction
Even as EU-UK cooperation improves, border frictions & rising costs still disrupt trade. Here are 9 real-life Brexit challenges at the border!
Arne Mielken
6 min read
Deemed Exports: A US EAR Guide
Deemed exports are tricky. If you work with foreign nationals, US tech, or controlled items—read this!
Arne Mielken
4 min read
Best Practice: Customs Tariff Clauses in Contracts
Customs Tariffs can shake up your global trade. We propose best practices on how to amend your cross-border contracts, including sample language.
Arne Mielken
6 min read
U.S. Export Controls: ECCN Classification Pitfalls
ECCN missteps you must avoid to stay compliant with U.S. Export Controls and protect your business.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
EU AML in Global Trade: Who's in Scope
Are you an "obliged entity" under the new EU AML Regulation? Find out what it means for your global trade compliance.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
The Export Control & Sanctions Watch Edition 16
New UK Export Control Rules - U.S. Reviews Arms Controls - What is a deemed export? OFSI reporting rules + AML insights
Arne Mielken
5 min read
TBML: The Invisible Laundromat
Trade-based money laundering hides in plain sight. Discover how to detect it before your business becomes a silent accomplice.
Arne Mielken
5 min read
Report to OFSI? Know When & How
Unsure if you must report to OFSI? Find out who must report, what to send, and when — especially under UK-Russia sanctions.
Arne Mielken
5 min read
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