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8/11/2023
Meet Our People: Roy Hendrix
In this edition, we are excited to present Roy Hendrix, who is our QESH manager working out of Customs Support Venlo , in the Netherlands. Roy works with our teams to optimise our procedures relating to quality, environment, safety, and health. Join us as Roy shares his experience with Customs …
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29/6/2020
European contingency measure wooden packaging expires on 30 June 2020
In order to prevent the spread of harmful organisms via wooden packaging material from China, European contingency measures have been in place since 2013. Consignments of natural stone or steel products with wooden packaging material are selected for a physical inspection at an approved inspection …
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3/5/2019
Brexit: How to get an EORI Number? Overview of EU Customs Authorities
As I explained in my earlier post on this subject: Brexit Preparations: Get an EORI Number An EORI number is a European Union registration and identification number for businesses that want to import or export goods into or out of the EU. An EORI number is assigned by the member state where your …
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23/5/2019
Import Documents you (may) need for Export
In our last article on export documents , we described the different types of export documents, such as the EX-A , the EU-A , the T2L , the COM-A and T2LF documents. In this article, we will guide you through some important import-related documents you might need when you want to export your …
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5/6/2019
What exporters need to know about Dual-Use Goods
As an exporter of goods or a service provider to an exporter, you are asked to provide a written declaration that states whether your shipment contains dual-use or military goods. What Are Dual-Use Goods? The European Commission defines dual-use goods as products and technologies normally used for …
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18/2/2020
Corona Update: Businesses Are Looking for Non-Chinese Sources
China is sometimes called the Factory of the World. That factory has been almost shut down. Many companies have shut down their production facilities to prevent Corona outbreaks on the factory floors. And the companies that are still producing, have an issue with getting their goods shipped …
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13/5/2019
Customs operations and the blockchain technology
The Saudi Customs Authority has piloted the processing of a shipment with the use of blockchain technology. The shipment went from Damman in Saudi Arabia to the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. There it was put on a truck and transported to its final destination in Belgium. What is Blockchain …
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23/9/2019
Learn About the Advantages of Fiscal Representation
Importing Means Paying Tax When you import goods into the Netherlands to sell them to your customers in the Netherlands you have to pay Value Added Tax (VAT). On most products, the VAT is 21 percent. Postpone Paying VAT When Importing VAT needs to be paid when goods are imported. Non-Dutch …
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1/8/2019
An Update on the Trade Deals Across the World
Earlier this year we already wrote on the various trade agreements that have been agreed on, or are in the works. The trade deals between the EU and Vietnam and Japan , for example. Or what about Mercosur or the ACFTA ? With Johnson now moving into Downing Street nr 10 and Trump still tweeting …
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1/7/2019
Customs Support Group celebrates 12.5 years on the market
It is the 1st of July, which means that the Customs Support Group officially exists for 12,5 years today. Since February 1st in 2007, we have grown into an international group of companies supporting importers and exporters from all over the world, currently with over 300 employees. One Million? …