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UK: Read Customs Manager's Customs Declaration Service (CDS) Definite Support Guide
Learn what you need to do to prepare for UK Customs Declaration Service declarations with our Definite Support Guide - by Customs Manager Lt
Arne Mielken
3 min read


The UK Border Operating Model - June 2022 update
The UK government has updated the Border Operating Model in December 2021. Access the key changes
Arne Mielken
3 min read


What is Green Trade? Let the UK tell us...
This week, we were told that Green Trade is crucial to growing the UK economy, achieving net zero and driving our future prosperity. So...
Arne Mielken
3 min read


Need to appoint a customs broker, agent or representative? What to think about....
Selecting the right partner to manage your imports and exports is crucial for trade success. There are some essential points to consider
Arne Mielken
4 min read


BIFA's Guide the Customs Representation
The following information has been issued by BIFA to help their Members in understanding their legal obligations and liabilities
Arne Mielken
1 min read


Seven Top Tips for International Export and Import I wish I had known sooner
As your personal customs manager and worldwide trade professional, it is critical that I share these helpful hints with you
Arne Mielken
7 min read


The 8 most crucial forms for your export business - practical recommendations for filling them out
What trade documents, including transport and payments paperwork are essential to ensure import and export success?
Arne Mielken
3 min read


How to avoid delays, stop duty payments, and fix incorrect customs declarations from the start
No more snafus! There will be no extraneous duties! There will be no more wrongly filled Customs Declarations. We'll explain how!
Arne Mielken
5 min read


Packing List: The itemised List of Goods Essential for Global Trade
(S) A Packing List is an essential documentation for import or export clearance. What is involved?
Arne Mielken
2 min read


Solution: 35 Random Customs, Origin and Global Trade Terms for #CustomsGeeks - Answers HERE!
(FREE) We asked you to explain what 35 random global trade terms mean. How many did you get right? Here is our solution....
Arne Mielken
7 min read


Do you speak customs lingo? These A-Z terms you must nail!
(FREE) Customs authorities use a form of terminology which is rarely fully understood. Let's learn the customs lingo!
Arne Mielken
4 min read


Detailed Explainer Video: Top Ten Steps To Export Your Products with Success and Speed
(P) This 1-hour explainer broadcast webinar provides the TOP TEN STEPS that You need to remember and implement to expedite your exports
Arne Mielken
1 min read


35 Random Customs, Origin and Global Trade Terms for #CustomsGeeks - Do you know them all?
Any successful importing and exporting business needs to know these essential words and their meaning. Do you know what they mean? PART
Arne Mielken
1 min read


More Global Business: Ten ways to start exporting around the world
(FREE) Together with Export Exert Mike Wilson, we explore 10 ways to start exporting around the world.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


UK: Successful Application for SCDP (former CFSP)
(S,P) Successfully applying for SCDP (CFSP) requires great processes to run the procedures and know all about Customs. Download a guide
Arne Mielken
2 min read


GVMS: Top tips and latest guides
(S,P) The UK's pre-lodgement customs declarations system allows businesses to get prior approval to move goods into and out of the country.
Arne Mielken
5 min read


UK: Walkthrough of GVMS System to successfully generate a GMR
(FREE) GMRs are generated where hauliers use the UK's GVMS system. A GMR is necessary to import into or export from the UK
Arne Mielken
3 min read


Import and Export Controls: Waste
(S,P) The EU and the UK take action to curb illegal exports of waste with complex import and export controls. Find out what and how to go ab
Arne Mielken
13 min read


Goods leaving Great Britain since 1 January 2022 at ports using GVMS (CIP 1)
(S,P) What export procedure where ports use the goods vehicle movement service (GVMS)? Read CIP 1 here.
Arne Mielken
6 min read


Inland Customs Clearance Checks: What to expect
(S,P) When Customs selects your goods for inland pre-clearance checks, here are tips on what need to do when they carry out checks on goods.
Arne Mielken
3 min read
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