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21/10/2022
GSP to be replaced with the Developing Countries Trading Scheme in the UK
Additionally, tariffs will be removed for 80% of Filipino-originating goods, and there will be greater flexibility for the rules of origin so that more exporters can benefit. This new deal moves the preference away from the GSP, and will be under the new Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). …
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25/8/2022
US Drops Tariff for UK Whiskey Makers
The UK has also removed their retaliatory tax for whiskey and bourbon products that originate in the US, giving companies on both sides of the Atlantic a reason to celebrate. Although the tax relief began on 1st June, 2022, what is the expected result for the whiskey industry? Find out in this …
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24/11/2023
Spotlight on Calais
The Port of Calais The Port of Calais is one of the biggest in France, and the busiest crossing point with the UK. In 2022, nearly 38 million tonnes were processed through the port. True to its origins as a little fishing village, one of the main cargoes of Calais Port is fish. In 2022, more than …
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30/3/2023
Spotlight On: Nottingham
Tell us about the Nottingham office The Customs Support office in Nottingham was acquired with UK Customs Solutions back in 2021. We are a team of nine here, focused on providing import customs services to the UK. The imports declarations is shared between the Customs Support offices, but we do try …
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3/1/2024
A Moment to Reflect this New Year
Port Support - where it all started In 1999, our founders were working as a back-office service for the independent shipbrokers Slavenburg & Huijser, who are still around today. The service that they provided surrounded customs for shipowners, including customs clearance , generating manifests, …
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19/2/2024
Customs Support Announces New MD in Switzerland
Claus brings with him many years of experience in Supply Chain Management, KAM and Business Development. With his focus on lean processes and efficient and sustainable business solutions, he will ensure the next step in digital transformation and strengthen the market position in Switzerland. …
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2/8/2023
Meet Our People: Yorick Peters
In this edition, we are excited to present Yorick Peters, who has recently joined Customs Support Germany as the regionaldirektor for the West. Yorick has joined us from within the sector, bringing over 13 years of industry-specific expertise into the Customs Support team. Join us as he shares his …