Customs Management: News and information on customs & foreign trade
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Strategy
UK trade: long-term customs filing strategies for exporters
15.07.2021Since January 1, 2021, all EU-UK shipments must be declared at customs. For exporters that have outsourced this process to a customs broker or logistics service provider, self-filing might be more cost-efficient in the long term.
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US-EU
Reviving transatlantic relations between the US, the EU and the UK
08.07.2021In June 2021, the US, the EU, and the UK reached an agreement in the Boeing-Airbus dispute. As a result, the additional tariffs have been suspended for five years since July 2021. -
cross-border success
Spring simplifies e-commerce customs challenges with new AEB partnership
07.07.2021The international division of one of the world's biggest mail and parcels operators has announced that it has joined forces with a leading customs software provider to make cross-border shipments even easier. -
Online Retail Sector
Stricter e-commerce rules coming in July 2021
22.06.2021Low-value consignments will be subject to VAT starting July 1, and online merchants will face stricter requirements to prove product compliance starting July 16, 2021. -
Brexit
EU approves EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement - effective as from May 1, 2021
20.05.2021On April 28, the European Parliament voted in favor of the already provisionally applied Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) which sets the rules for EU-UK trade. It came into effect on May 1, 2021.
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Digitalization
Blockchain paves the way to end-to-end digital customs processing
11.05.2021Stuttgart-based software provider AEB SE and the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML are working together on a blockchain-based customs solution. The goal of the project, which is part of the Blockchain Europe research initiative: Develop end-to-end digital and largely automated customs processing. -
uk customs alert
Milestone for UK imports: The UKGT and status of UK trade agreements
09.03.2021The release of the UKGT marked an important milestone. What's the impact on trade outside of trade agreements? And what's the status of UK trade agreements? -
Import Control System
Import Control System 2 – The Next Generation of Import Controls
22.02.2021Changes are coming for how goods are moved into the EU: Import Control System 2 begins its rollout in March, gradually replacing the current system. -
Brexit progress
Rules of origin? Requirements and options under the new UK-EU trade agreement
11.01.2021What's behind the rules of origin for zero tariffs under the new UK-EU TCA? What are businesses required to do and how can you minimize costs and efforts? -
supply chains after brexit
Big picture for trade between UK and EU: Customs, logistics, and compliance
06.01.2021Customs processes for trade between the UK and the EU are a key priority. But operating cost-effectively now also depends on mastering logistics and compliance. -
Brexit & logistics software
Post-Brexit shipping: 4 tips for how software can help
12.11.2020A lot of changes are in store for EU-UK trade starting in January 2021. How can shipping software help you meet these challenges after the end of the post-Brexit transition period? -
Customs filing
Counting down to Brexit: laying out your customs solution options
29.10.2020It's really inevitable now: as from January 1st, customs formalities will apply to all goods shipped to and from the UK. For EU and UK companies looking to automate customs declarations, we have developed a Brexit-solution portfolio which suits every company’s needs; for both experienced and new international traders. Don’t look further: get Brexit-ready now with an AEB solution. -
attention uk traders
Brexit customs webinar: Are you ready to import and export across UK Borders?
18.08.2020In 2021, EU trade across UK borders will be subject to customs declarations. Join us for this free live webinar to get the latest updates and options.
