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AEO stands for Authorized Economic Operator. It is a concept that the EU established in 2008. The main goals are increasing international supply chain security and facilitating legitimate trade. It means that the company in question works in compliance with standards that are set out by the World …

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 …

When Parts Become a Bicycle Dutch Customs is currently putting an increased focus on imported bike parts. These checks are all after the import has taken place, hence their name: Controle na import (CNI, check after import). The parts are imported under HS Code HTS Code: 8714 .. .. Parts And …

When goods are bought or sold Cost and Freight (CFR) it means that the Seller is responsible for the delivery of the goods to a ship and loading the goods onto the ship. The seller is also responsible for any customs export documentation and export licences  if needed. Also, the seller is …

A reminder on what is restricted so far Since 2014, the EU has imposed several rounds of sanctions against Russia. Here are some of the restrictions in EU sanctions packages one to 13:  Asset and travel freezes for high-profile individuals and those belonging to certain companies, institutions, or …

Transit Documents If you want to postpone the payment of duties and taxes and first transport your goods to their destination, you need transit documents. There are two types of transit documents: T1 Document This is a transport document needed if you want to transport goods from outside the …

What is an EORI number? Since the United Kingdom left the European Union UK EORI numbers are no longer be valid in the European Union. Per January 1st 2021 there will be two types of EORI numbers. An EU EORI number and a UK EORI number. An EU EORI number is a European Union registration and …

Businesses selling plastic goods have been able to leverage this, removing the costs and timelines of importing and instead choosing to print in their office or local workshop. But what are the limits of 3D printing, and how could progression in this industry relate to customs? Find out in this …

Connecting both ends of the process Have you ever struggled with getting documents for customs clearance in time, or had to relay queries between the supplier/buyer/agent so that clearance can be completed? Using end-to-end customs clearance agents removes that inefficiency for you. Once the …

In 2021, the European Union began to replace ICS with ICS2. Instead of upgrading the existing platform, ICS2 has been purpose-built and will be introduced in stages so that it can be tested and improved in real application. But what is the purpose of ICS2, and how will it affect you? What does ICS2 …