If you’ve been researching your business options for importing to the UK, you’ve probably come across customs brokers offering to help make HMRC customs clearance hassle-free. Reducing the stress of importing is certainly tempting – but is it really necessary to use a customs broker, or can you deal with the authorities yourself? This handy
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Import guide: Three essential tips and everything you need to know
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The value of imports of goods and services to the UK hit a record high in March 2018 – an astonishing £56 billion in that month alone. Nearly 75 per cent of imports to the UK are goods such as machinery, cars and manufactured items – with Germany, China and the Netherlands being the biggest
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Import from USA: Tips and how-to guide
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There are many reasons that importing from the US might make good sense for your business. The USA is one of the UK’s biggest trading partners, with huge volumes of goods moving between the countries every month. In fact, in 2017, $56.3 billion of exports from the US arrived in Britain, somewhere in the region
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The essential guide to air freight: Process, costs and timelines
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Air freight is used most commonly when moving small high value items, or goods which are urgently required. The costs of air freight are significantly higher than those associated with sea freight, and are usually calculated based on weight rather than volume (which is used for sea cargo). In 2016, some 54 million metric tonnes
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The essential guide to commodity codes
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If you’re considering starting a business involved in importing or exporting products, you’ll need to know about commodity codes. These are used to classify goods for import and export, to make sure they’re moved safely and in compliance with customs, tax and duty regulations. In this guide we’ll look at when and why commodity codes
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EORI number: What it is and how to get or check one
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If you’re considering growing your business internationally, or if you have suppliers based overseas, you’ll probably already have heard of the EORI system. Any individual involved in imports and exports within the EU must have an EORI number. If you’re just getting started in importing or exporting, the registration process can seem daunting. Don’t worry
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The essential guide to sea freight: Process, costs and timelines
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If you’re thinking of starting to import or export goods to the UK, you’ll need to compare your options for both sea freight and other methods of shipping. Sea freight is a great choice for large quantities of consumer goods – and is often used when importing from manufacturers based in the Far East. Since
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6 Tips for Doing International Business
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These simple steps can help you get everything in line for your next — or first — international business venture.
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The Right Way to Grow Your Business Internationally
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A promising new customer base is an enticing draw, but today’s entrepreneurs must consider underlying factors that didn’t exist a generation ago.
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When Doing Business in Countries That, Um, Don't Like Us, Here's What You Need to Know
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Russia, Ukraine, China, Syria, Iran, the Central African Republic, Cuba? Doing business in those places is risky but full of opportunity.