Trade barriers rise as US impose tariffs
With President Trump’s new levies imposed on February 4th, Chinese imports into the US now face a 10% tariff increase, while China has responded with its own tariffs of up…
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Helping UK exporters and US importers thrive amidst potential tariff increases
While the potential introduction of tariffs may bring increased costs and logistical hurdles, with the right strategies and expert support, businesses can navigate these changes successfully. At Global Forwarding, we…
ICS2 Phase 2 Deployment: What You Need to Know
The Import Control System 2 (ICS2) is the EU’s advanced customs technology aimed at enhancing supply chain security and facilitating smooth trade across its external borders. As of 4th December…
US Customs trigger eCommerce crackdown
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has confirmed that it is cracking down on ‘de minimis’ eCommerce shipments, to ensure they are compliant, with several high-profile freight forwarders and customs…
Brexit import charges raise fears of UK food price inflation
Post-Brexit physical border checks have been set to start on the 30th April for some time, but the associated costs have just been revealed, with fears for consumers and small…
New border checks for imports of plant and animal origin
From the 31st January Britain has imposed new border bureaucracy on EU food and drink and imports for the first time since Brexit, with the introduction of health certificates for…
U.S. Customs brokerage with a personal touch
Global Forwarding keep importers and exporters compliant and free of regulatory penalties, processing declarations through customs and associated border agencies at global origins and destinations, with dedicated brokerage teams in…
UK food border checks ARE delayed again
The FT’s report that the government would delay new health certification requirements for medium and high-risk goods from the EU has been confirmed, with last week’s confirmation that the government…
HMRC to phase export transition to CDS
HMRC announced earlier in August that the planned hard start on the 30th November 2023 has changed, in favour of a phased transition to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) from…
HMRC targeting forwarders for duty and vat
HMRC have been taking action against UK intermediaries, while acting as ‘indirect representatives’ in relation to valuation issues, under-paid duties and VAT since 2021 and our trade body, the British…
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