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26/3/2024
Meet Our People: Maarten Clarysse
In this edition, we are excited to present one of our claims and compliance managers from Belgium, Maarten Clarysse, who works with our team in Belgium to keep our operators and clients compliant with customs authorities. Join us as he shares his experience with claims and compliance. Who are …
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5/6/2023
Benefits of Inward Processing Relief (IPR)
What is IPR? Inward Processing Relief, or IPR, is a procedure enabling you to process, modify, destroy, or repair imported goods without the obligation to pay customs duties. It’s a form of economic licence which allows you to gain an advantage when producing or handling raw products. You are …
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26/6/2023
Meet Our People: Elizabeth Gildea
Who are you? My name is Elizabeth Gildea, I am the newly appointed chief financial officer for the Customs Support Group. I am based in The Netherlands, usually in Amsterdam or the Rotterdam office as this is where our group finance, treasury, tax and legal teams are based. I’m Irish and have had …
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29/12/2022
Meet Our People: Kati Fortino
Who are you? My name is Kati Fortino. I’m 32 years old, and I live near Helsinki with my Italian husband and our 1.5-year-old boy. My career in customs started in 2013 at SA-TU Logistics, now Customs Support Finland. I’ve had different positions in the customs industry. I began in exports and …
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8/5/2023
Meet Our People: Stephan Hoffert
Who are you? I’m Stephan Hoffert, and I’ve been working for Customs Support for just over one year. My background is in international sales, which I have worked in since 1998. Throughout my career, I have worked in several sectors: communication, office supplies, security and now in the customs …
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31/10/2023
Meet Our People: Steven Cossaer
In this edition, we are excited to present Operations Director Belgium Steven Cossaer, who works with our Belgian branches to ensure that our people have the resources they need, clients are serviced well, and that we are able to maintain quality as we expand. Join us as Steven shares his insights …
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21/9/2023
Sanctions on Russian iron and steel
Which commodities are affected by the sanctions on Russian iron and steel? The two main HS tariff chapters that are affected by the sanctions on Russian are: 72 – Iron and steel. 73 – Articles of iron and steel. It is important to ensure that you are using the correct customs goods classification …
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26/3/2020
Support With Customs Expertise From Customs Support
Need support with the classification of goods? Is additional expertise required in applying for or maintaining customs authorizations? Are you currently experiencing complex issues in the field of customs matters that you cannot resolve yourself? We currently have Declarants, Classification …
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16/1/2023
Interim operational customs support
Can you give us an overview of what interim operational customs support is? Interim operational customs support is where we work inside your operation. Whether it’s processing import and export declarations, managing bonded licences and inventory, raising transit forms, working with HS …
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26/1/2023
Interim Strategic Customs Support
Can you give us an overview of what interim strategic custom support is? Interim strategic customs support is the process of improving a company’s efficiency and reducing their risk, getting them from where they are now to a more optimal position. We start with a quick scan , where we assess the …