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24/8/2023
Importing Your Banana Split
First, the star of the show: the humble banana Cut it lengthways, and lie it on either side of your plate. All the ingredients go between these two halves to “split” this banana. As a plant and a food product, you wouldn’t be wrong in assuming that a phytosanitary certificate is required for …
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25/1/2021
Freshport Rebrands to Customs Support Fresh
Customs Support is continuously growing and adding new members to the Customs Support family. In 2020 we launched the project rebranding where all new members to the Customs Support Group started working as one single brand. Customs Support Fresh Through Customs Support Fresh we enable our …
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14/11/2019
EU Council agrees on a modernized framework for excise goods
What Are Excise Goods? Excise goods are goods containing alcohol, tobacco products, and mineral oil. When you import, sell or use excisable goods in the EU you have to pay excise duty. Since 2008 the EU member states have harmonized the excise duties within the EU, although there still are some …
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13/4/2023
IUU Catch Certificates
Why do you need an IUU Catch Certificate? An Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Catch Certificate is a document that is provided to health authorities to confirm the shipment is legal and safe to import. In the UK, an IUUCC must be presented to the Department for Environment, Food, and …
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20/6/2023
New Import Rules for Plant Products, Animals and Animal Products
To import plant products, live animals or animal products from the European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) states into Great Britain, you will need to follow the Target Operating Model (TOM) risk categories. The TOM categorises these imports into high risk, medium risk, or …
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26/9/2022
New Food Labelling Requirements Delayed Until January 2024
The new rules, which were due to come into effect on the 1st of October 2022, will now be required from 1st January 2024. This is so that importers have more time to gain clarity on their obligations. But what are these new regulations, and what should you do now they are delayed? Find out in this …
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24/1/2024
The Fresh Food Industry & Customs
What are the challenges of international fresh food supply? Health is the number one priority when it comes to fresh food. We, as consumers, need to know that the food we buy isn’t going to make us unwell. Any problems that arise also need to be traceable so that potential epidemics can be locked …
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25/9/2023
Customs and Crustaceans
Why customs needs to be different for lobsters and other live shellfish When importing dead fish, you are required to present an IUU catch certificate during the import clearance process so that you can prove the catch is legal. This is because illegal fishing wreaks havoc on local communities, …
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10/9/2019
Incoterms explained: Carriage Paid To (CPT)
Risks and costs for the seller The seller is responsible for arranging and paying for transport to the buyer's appointed carrier, and for obtaining all necessary export documentation. Once the goods have arrived at the first carrier, the risk is transferred to the buyer. This may be the sea or air …
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15/12/2020
Incoterms Explained: Ex Works (EXW)
Risks and Costs for the Seller There is no risk and cost for the seller in getting the goods delivered to the buyer. The seller is not even responsible for loading the goods when they are picked up. The seller has to properly pack and label the goods and get them ready for shipment. Risks and Costs …