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7-Step Customs Health Check
🔒 Think your imports are audit-ready? Run this 7-step compliance check to prevent penalties, delays, and costly errors before customs arrives
Arne Mielken
3 min read
EU ICS2: Download Compliance Factsheets
🔒 ICS2 Compliance for Rail and Road Carriers: Essential Downloads of All Required Factsheets
Arne Mielken
2 min read
Our EU Import Control System 2 Briefing
ICS2: What Businesses Must Know to Stay Compliant and Avoid Disruption (incl. EU & HMRC downloads + links)
Arne Mielken
10 min read
U.S. IPEEA Tariffs: How To Protect Your Refunds
🔒IEEPA Tariffs at Risk: What Importers Must Do Now to Protect Refund Rights
Arne Mielken
5 min read
U.S: Cut Tariffs Legally with First Sale
Pay less in U.S. import duties by using this fully legal customs valuation method most importers ignore.
Arne Mielken
5 min read
UK: Temporary Admission (TA)
Temporary Admission or TA can help you showcase your products around the world, often without costing customs duty or import VAT.
Arne Mielken
7 min read
Summer Checklist: Your Customs Wins
Summer Checklist: Boost Customs Compliance: Make this summer count. Use the quiet season to level up your customs compliance, reduce costs, and prep for a busy autumn
Arne Mielken
4 min read
End-Use Alone Won't Save You
End-use statements are not a silver bullet for export compliance. Here’s what else you must do to stay on the right side of the law.
Arne Mielken
3 min read
Classification: The Customs Lock & Key
Customs classification mistakes can cost millions—even for global giants like Ford. Learn why getting it right protects your business and how to master classification.
Madni Laghari
5 min read
Customs-Ready SKUs, Always
Vague SKUs are silent profit killers. Build customs-ready product data from the start—don’t wait for a hold.
Arne Mielken
3 min read
The 5 Costliest Customs Myths
Many companies unknowingly fall for customs compliance myths that lead to fines, delays, and reputational damage. Bust these five myths and stay compliant.
Madni Laghari
4 min read
Know Your Origin – Avoid Customs Chaos
Find out the rules to establish the country of origin of imported and exported goods and to help identify goods that qualify for lower duty.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
Illegal Transshipment? Big Mistake
Don't get clever with Customs. Routing goods through other countries doesn’t change their origin – and the consequences can be brutal.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
AML Red Flags You Shouldn't Ignore
AML lapses can sink your business fast. Learn the red flags, enforcement trends, and how to bulletproof your compliance program now.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
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
Brexit at 9: 99 Customs & Trade FAQs for 2025
9 years on, Brexit still raises key trade questions. Our updated guide answers the top 99 customs and trade FAQs for 2025, helping businesses navigate post-Brexit challenges.
Arne Mielken
5 min read
Pullover or Blanket? Comfy® in Court
When is a blanket not a blanket? U.S. Customs and the courts just decided — and it matters for your next import.
Madni Laghari
4 min read
Brexit@9: 9 Customs & Trade Lessons
Nine years post-Brexit, the UK & EU are reconnecting—have you learned your lessons? Here are our Top 9!
Arne Mielken
7 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
Export Controls: Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) Top 6 Red Flags
In this blog article, we use our knowledge, experience, and judgement to explore how to recognise PEP red indicators.
Arne Mielken
3 min read
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