The UK Government has announced a brand new £20 million Brexit Support Fund to SMEs. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove announced the £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund will help to support small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) adjust to new customs, rules of origin, and VAT rules when trading withContinue reading “Government announces £20 million Brexit Support Fund”
Category Archives: Customs News
UK and India Trade Partnership
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has concluded a 5-day visit mapping the path to a potential future free trade deal and deeper trading ties with the world’s largest democracy. The Secretary of State is today announcing that the Government has helped to secure a number of investment wins that will create jobs across the UK.
UK and US to recognise one another’s AEO programs
The United States and United Kingdom have concluded an arrangement to formally recognise one another’s Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programs. “This arrangement will take U.S.-UK cooperation on supply chain security to the next level,” said William A. Ferrara, Executive Assistant Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations.
Customs News 02.02.2021
So the first month of 2021 is now complete and Brexit and all its changes (for better or worse) are now being adopted by companies across the UK. News continues to drop daily about new deals, issues that companies are having and so on.
Videos about trading with the EU
The UK Government has released a range of videos about trading with the EU. These videos cover what businesses need to know about exports and imports, customs, commodity codes and controlled goods.
Wooden Packaging Requirements for Imports and Exports
Its safe to say that if you are involved in either importing or exporting goods, that at some point you have probably used wooden packaging or pallets to move your or your customers goods. From the 1st January 2021, new requirements for importing & exporting goods using wooden packaging & pallets have come into affect.
Brexit Helpline Telephone Numbers
Obtaining telephone numbers for HMRC and other UK Government agencies can often be difficult. The UK Government has therefore released a list of contact numbers to assist companies with the EU exit transition.
VAT Implications for UK Exporters
VAT implications for UK exporters post Brexit are proving to be a head scratcher for many. This is why here at SECC we wanted to bring you a video all about VAT implications for exporters shipping & dispatching goods to the EU.
New UK Rules of Origin Explained
Are you struggling to get to grips with the new UK rules of origin? Don’t worry, you are definitely not alone and we have received more enquiries about this recently then anything else.
UK Authorised Economic Operator Status
With the UK-EU trade agreement now in full affect, what does it mean for those companies with AEO status or those wishing to apply for it? Its been agree that the UK and EU will indeed recognise each other’s AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) schemes going forward.