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Rules of Origin: RFI Template by Customs to check compliance
Download the template of an audit document, by customs authorities to verify trade compliance with FTA rules of origin.
Arne Mielken
3 min read
EU-UK TCA: Rules of Origin for Electic Vehicles EXPLAINED
EU-UK Rules of Origin in the EU and the UK electric vehicle trade decide if duty rates need to be paid. They are set to change.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
EU: GSP - Cambodia & Vietnam: Extended Cumulation for bike materials
The EU has allowed an extension to cumulation for certain bike materials under EU GSP rules for Cambodia and Vietnam: Download decision.
Arne Mielken
3 min read
Origin: Non-Preferential - Ruling on "last significant transformation"
The EU has rules that the "binding" non-preferential rules do not apply where they go against the "last, significant transformation" rule.
Arne Mielken
2 min read
EU Rules of Origin: Cumulation in the SACU States allowed
Certain SACU States have fulfilled the requirements for cumulation as from 1 June 2023 and can apply it.
Arne Mielken
3 min read
Cut costs: Is your business leveraging the zero duty potential of the EU-Singapore FTA?
EU - Singapore FTA enters into force on 21 November 2019
Arne Mielken
3 min read
C&A Serbia: Organised Customs Fraud forces closure
C&A is a clothing company with 14 stores in Serbia. Organised Customs Fraud now forces its closure.
Arne Mielken
1 min read
UK GSP: Our Guide to Customs (Origin of Chargeable Goods: Trade Preference Scheme) Regulations
UK legislation governs GSP preference claims and product "origin." We simplify and summarize the legislation.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
UK: Non-preferential Rules of Origin + Downloads
(P) The rules for non-preferential rules of origin in the UK are set here + more. We summarize the law and explain the provisions
Arne Mielken
3 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
Rules of Origin: Direct transport or non-manipulation explained (+ Case Study)
(S) Many exporters or importers forget that the direct transport or non-manipulation rule can disqualify your product as originating.
Arne Mielken
3 min read
EU Commission issues Guidance of Suppliers Declarations
To assist businesses with getting to grips with complex Rules of Origin under the EU-UK trade deal, the EU answered tough questions.
Arne Mielken
5 min read
UK GSP: Tariffs removals for many countries - a business guide.
I(S,P) Trade preferences reduce or remove rates of duty (tariffs) on imports from eligible developing countries into the UK.
Arne Mielken
5 min read
Lieferantenerklärungen zum Ursprungsnachweis beim Handel mit dem Vereinigten Königreich
(S,P) Zur rechtskonformen Ursprungsbegründung bedarf es Lieferantenerklärungen. Auch die vom letzten Jahr müssen vorliegen.
Arne Mielken
8 min read
GSP: How to complete the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Form A
(S,P) The Generalised Scheme of Preferences Form A is used to give proof of origin for goods being imported from GSP countries
Arne Mielken
7 min read
EU-UK Trade & Cooperation Agreement (TCA) for Newcomers: How to secure free trade - PART 2
In this two-part series, we take a step-by-step introductory approach to understanding free trade between the UK and the EU. Ideal for...
Arne Mielken
6 min read
EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: When you cannot use Tolerances under Rules of Origin
On October 21, 2019, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced the process to obtain product exclusions from List 4 of th
Arne Mielken
2 min read
EU-UK Trade & Cooperation Agreement (TCA) for Newcomers: How to secure free trade - PART 1
In this two-part series, we take a step-by-step introductory approach to understanding free trade between the UK and the EU for newbies.
Arne Mielken
5 min read
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