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Euro-PEM Preferential Rules of Origin: What is the EU's cumulation matrix? How to read it?
Cumulation makes it much easier for business to get their goods to "originate" unlocking costs savings.
Arne Mielken
6 min read


AML: The Basel Index
The Basel AML Index 2024: A Comprehensive Overview of Global Money Laundering Risks
Arne Mielken
5 min read


AML: EBA Sanctions Guidelines
Key Guidelines from the European Banking Authority on Sanctions Compliance
Arne Mielken
2 min read


EU PEM: Alternative Rules of Origin
Businesses gain much-needed flexibility to bring in more products duty-free, but confusion on what rules actually apply run supreme argues Arne Mielken of Customs Manager Ltd.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


EU’s 15th Russia Sanctions: Key Insights
Understanding the EU’s 15th Sanctions Package Against Russia: Key Insights for Businesses
Arne Mielken
3 min read


Trade-Based Money Laundering Techniques
✨ Special Report: Trade-Based Money Laundering Techniques
Arne Mielken
5 min read


EU: Why Indirect Customs Agent Representation Matters - Responsibilities and Benefits Explained
Certain non-EU Businesses wishing to trade with the EU need to zoom in on finding an indirect representative in the EU, argues Arne Mielken
Arne Mielken
6 min read


UK vs EU CBAM: A Comparative Analysis of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
In this blog, I will delve into the key differences between the UK and EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAMs)
Arne Mielken
6 min read


CBAM: Are you prepared for the Financial Impact in 2025?
Are you prepared for CBAM's financial impact? Discover how it may reshape your import strategies.
Arne Mielken
5 min read


CBAM Verifiers: Factory Inspections
CBAM verifiers are coming! From 2026, factories must verify carbon emissions' data with accredited experts. Are you prepared? As the...
Arne Mielken
4 min read


GB S&S ENS: Full Location Code for Great Britain
When importing into Great Britain, you must include the S&S GB location code for the port of entry in your ENS declaration.
Arne Mielken
3 min read


GB S&S ENS: Step-By-Step Guide
Here’s a step-by-step guide to submitting your ENS declaration for imports into Great Britain (GB).
Arne Mielken
3 min read


GB S&S ENS: Timelines
This blog will provide clarity on the minimum timing requirements for submitting ENS declarations, helping you stay compliant.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


EU: Best Practices for the effective implementation of sanctions
(P) Download the Guide on Best Practices for the effective implementation of sanctions
Arne Mielken
1 min read


Trump Tariffs: Insights and Feedback from our Webinar
Navigating U.S. Trade Under a Second Trump Administration: Insights and Feedback from the December 2024 Webinar On December 12, 2024, we...
Arne Mielken
3 min read


Mastering Customs Competency Skills I
Customs managers, ready to enhance your influence and impact? Here’s what we’ll dive into together.
Arne Mielken
6 min read


CESC Professionals: Becoming Great Leaders
How Customs, Export Control & Sanctions Professionals Can Be Great Leaders
Arne Mielken
4 min read


UK Carbon Border Adjustment (CBAM) from 2027
Prepare for a UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism starting January 1, 2027, impacting imports into the UK and requiring carbon emissions'
Arne Mielken
5 min read




Trade with Northern Ireland: Our UKIMS Guide
Understanding UKIMS: Simplifying GB-NI trade under the Windsor Framework for smoother, duty-free, and compliant goods movement.
Arne Mielken
5 min read
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