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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.

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WeAreCustomsSupport
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Swiss industrial duties abolished from January

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.

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Switzerland
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A year in review: world trade deals in 2023

As the year draws to a close, we look back on the major trade deals around the world and their impact on customs. Read our picks for world trade deals in 2023, here.

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Global Trade
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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.

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Import
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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.

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Belgium
Digital
Portmade
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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.

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France
Office Spotlight
WeAreCustomsSupport
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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.

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Classification
HS Code
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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.

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Sustainability
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Meet Our People: Steven Cossaer

Welcome to our exclusive "Meet the People" series, where we take you behind the scenes to meet the dedicated individuals powering Customs Support. These passionate professionals play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our mission: empowering your global trade.

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Belgium
MeetOurPeople
WeAreCustomsSupport
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The Automotive Industry & Customs

Components, computers, commodity codes, preferential origin, procedures, and everything in between. Ton van Grinsven gets into the nuts and bolts of the automotive industry and customs in this article.

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Automotive
Digital