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WCO: HS Decisions - What Changed? (HSC 75)
Major customs classification updates released! Discover the latest rulings, download official document and find out what products are concerned.
Arne Mielken
10 min read


The EU's CBAM Gets Easier
EU strikes deal to simplify CBAM: lower admin costs, wider exemptions, and a big win for SME importers.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


Brexit: 9 Years of Disruption
9 years after the referendum, Brexit still bites. Here's how it reshaped UK-EU customs and trade compliance.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


UK-EU Reset: What Comes Next?
Can the UK and EU turn political will into tangible customs and trade agreements? Let's map the road ahead.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


Secondhand Classification = First-Class Risk
Trusting your supplier’s classification? It’s a ticking bomb for Customs & Export Compliance across EU, UK, and USA.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


EU: Import Surge Tracker Reviewed
Can the EU's new import surveillance tool stop trade diversion before it harms EU industries? Let's find out.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


UK: FTA Errors Cost Importers Dearly
New US EO reshapes tariff stacking for steel, aluminum & IEEPA “Fentanyl” tariffs. Updated FAQ flowchart shows what you must pay.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


UK: EU Fruit Import Checks Scrapped
New US EO reshapes tariff stacking for steel, aluminum & IEEPA “Fentanyl” tariffs. Updated FAQ flowchart shows what you must pay.
Arne Mielken
5 min read


Key Signs of Tariff Evasion
Tariff evasion threatens your compliance and business integrity. Spot the signs early to protect your operations and stay audit-ready.
Arne Mielken
3 min read


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Arne Mielken
3 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


U.S.: Valuing Gift, Samples & Demo Equipment
Don’t guess the value of gifts, samples or demo goods! Learn how to stay compliant with customs rules for these tricky shipments and study our case study.
Arne Mielken
6 min read


Defer Duty, Not Progress
Setting up a deferment account is crucial for smooth importing, argues Arne Mielken, Customs Advisor of Customs manager Ltd.
Arne Mielken
6 min read


Customs Value: UK VAT
Learn how to calculate VAT on imported goods in the UK with this concise guide, covering rates, exemptions, and procedures.
Arne Mielken
5 min read
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