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13/4/2021
Customs Support Safety: Gas Analysis & Risk Management
In the past years, our company has grown considerably, on the one hand through acquisitions, on the other hand, we are growing through our portfolio of services. We have specialized in measuring gases and degassing in sea containers, trucks and warehouses. We supply reliable and reproducible …
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16/4/2021
Meet Our People: Rick Kramer - Customs Support Safety Regional Manager
In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Rick Kramer , who is Regional Manager West at Customs Support Safety. Who are you? My name is Rick Kramer. I am 42 years old, and I live …
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23/4/2021
The Impact of the EU-UK Trade Deal on Preferential Origin
There is 0%-tariff access for products traded between the European Union and the United Kingdom, but only if the products originate from either the EU or the UK. No Duty on “Originating Goods” One of the most important parts of the agreement is that there is no duty impact in the case of proven …
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27/4/2021
Happy King's Day!
The Dutch are inseparably linked to international business, import and export. Dutch companies are active all over the world. Did you know that two-thirds of the goods produced in the Netherlands are sold in the European Union? Did you know that we as Dutchmen are the largest exporter of Tulips in …
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6/11/2019
Incoterms Explained: Delivery at Terminal (DAT)
The agreed place of delivery (e.g. the terminal) needs to be specifically named. The buyer then takes care of the import formalities and transportation to the final destination. DAT is mainly used for air freight and ocean freight deliveries. Risks and Costs for the Seller The seller is responsible …
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6/5/2021
Webinar: What Brexit Has Changed for Import and Export Documentation
A lot has changed for companies trading between the European Union and the United Kingdom since January 1st of 2021. The United Kingdom is no longer a member of the European Union. This means an end to the free flow of goods to and from the United Kingdom. The European Union and the United Kingdom …
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7/5/2021
From office boy to customs specialist. How I became a declarant
I did not know what a declarant did. In fact, I had never heard of it. I never knew that there was a whole industry at work at the four border crossings in the area at that time. I would soon find out and a whole new world opened up for me. A start as an apprentice declarant The term apprentice …
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28/9/2020
Workshop Incoterms 2020: 3 November 2020
This workshop was specifically developed for employees who are involved in international trade and customs related activities on a regular/daily base. Therefore, the workshop is particularly relevant and suitable for (transport)planners and professionals in finance, administration and commerce. The …
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22/10/2020
History of Customs Support
I have been working at Customs Support for almost two years now. Last week I sat down with my colleagues Nathalie Roozen and Marc Verkaik to talk with them about how our company started. As they have been working at Customs Support even before we were called Customs Support they could tell me the …
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30/9/2020
Dutch Customs: Exporter must be an EU company procedure delayed
In August we updated you on the decision of the Dutch Customs Authority that from October 1st it is no longer allowed for companies that are not registered in the EU to be the exporter. Dutch Customs announced earlier this week that this decision will be postponed until January 1st 2021. They are …