Import duty is paid on certain commodities when they cross into a country or are released into free circulation, but did you know there are different types? Find out the most common in this article.
Duties
Excise Goods
Import
Article
23/1/2024
Spotlight On: Ghent
Home to Belgium’s third-busiest port and two Customs Support offices, Ghent, Belgium has a rich and varied history. Learn about the historic heart of Flanders and the North Sea Port in this article.
Belgium
Office Spotlight
WeAreCustomsSupport
Article
4/1/2024
Customs Support Announce New CEO
We are excited to announce the appointment of our new CEO, John Wegman.
WeAreCustomsSupport
Article
3/1/2024
A Moment to Reflect this New Year
As we move into 2024, we take a minute to reflect on where we started, celebrate the progress we’ve made, and look towards where we are going. Read about our history and mission in this article.
WeAreCustomsSupport
Article
22/12/2023
Swiss industrial duties abolished from January 2024
From 1st January 2024, most industrial import duties in Switzerland will be abolished. Find out how this affects your business and what you need to beware of as an importer, in this article.
Switzerland
Duties
Article
22/12/2023
Boxing Day sales – how your swag gets to you
Ever wondered about how your items get to you? This Boxing Day, join us as we explain the journey your goods take to get from a factory to your local store.
Import
Article
24/11/2023
Customs Support Belgium
Following the rebrand of the Belgian company Portmade, Managing Director Jef Hermans discusses digitalisation in customs and the next steps for Customs Support Belgium in this article.
Belgium
Digital
Article
24/11/2023
Spotlight on Calais
Situated on the Straight of Dover, the Port of Calais has been an essential FR-UK crossing point for centuries. Discover the origins and growth of France’s fourth-largest port in this article.
France
Office Spotlight
WeAreCustomsSupport
Article
23/11/2023
Classifications 101
Your commodity code defines the rules around your import and export, from regulations and permits to duty rates and preferential origin. Learn about HS and commodity codes in this article.
Classification
HS Code
Article
7/11/2023
Powered-Up Customs
With the move away from traditional fuels, supply chains and customs have needed to adapt to support the movement. Find out about alternative energy and customs in this article.