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22/8/2023
Finnish customs make EORI numbers mandatory from September
What is the difference between a business ID and an EORI? When completing an import declaration or export clearance , you need to include an ID number on the declaration so that customs can affiliate the entry with your business. Until now, your business identity number has been enough, regardless …
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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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7/9/2023
World Trade News - September 2023 edition
The European Union Switzerland and Singapore in discussions over a digital trade agreement As the two largest financial wealth management centres, ranking first and second on the Deloitte’s International Wealth Management Centre Ranking in 2021, Switzerland and Singapore are heavily invested in …
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18/9/2023
Re-cap of Our DMS Event
We welcomed customers of Customs Support, Stream and Portbase Software at the Blaak 16 in the city centre of Rotterdam. During out the day several speakers, from the mentioned companies, talked about the impact of DMS on their respective professions. This way we made sure, there was a story which …
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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 …