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20/5/2020
Surveillance Documents not needed for iron-, steel-, & aluminum items
The regulations were implemented by the European Commission to protect the metal industry in Europe against price drops after a strong rise in imports of metal products combined with a strong decrease in the export of metal products. Regulations Not Extended Surveillance documents are no longer …
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2/2/2024
The Difference Between the Country of Origin and Preferential Origin
What do we mean by “origin” when importing goods? When you are bringing in a shipment, the word “origin” can be used in many different contexts. For shippers and freight companies, origin usually means the country or port which the goods are being shipped from. For example, a shipment of goods can …
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4/1/2024
Customs Support Announce New CEO
Stepping into this new year, John brings with him a deep experience in scaling businesses for growth to take Customs Support to new heights, building on the strong foundation we have established over the years. As we embark on this exciting chapter, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to …
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17/10/2022
The Internet of Things and customs
From the recent evolution of CHIEF to the Customs Declaration Service (in the UK), through to the digital connection of end-to-end clearances , the progression of IT systems has revolutionised the process. But as investment continues to increase in infrastructure and customs technology, where …
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17/4/2023
Connecting Customs with your Operational Systems
What is a challenge you have solved with customs digital interfacing? A client of ours wanted to outsource their customs clearance, but were concerned about how the data would stay clean if another system was involved. They have multiple warehouses and manage excise products, so any mistakes in …
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3/1/2024
A Moment to Reflect this New Year
Port Support - where it all started In 1999, our founders were working as a back-office service for the independent shipbrokers Slavenburg & Huijser, who are still around today. The service that they provided surrounded customs for shipowners, including customs clearance , generating manifests, …
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19/2/2024
Customs Support Announces New MD in Switzerland
Claus brings with him many years of experience in Supply Chain Management, KAM and Business Development. With his focus on lean processes and efficient and sustainable business solutions, he will ensure the next step in digital transformation and strengthen the market position in Switzerland. …
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2/8/2023
Meet Our People: Yorick Peters
In this edition, we are excited to present Yorick Peters, who has recently joined Customs Support Germany as the regionaldirektor for the West. Yorick has joined us from within the sector, bringing over 13 years of industry-specific expertise into the Customs Support team. Join us as he shares his …
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19/10/2023
The Automotive Industry & Customs
The automotive industry is more than just cars and other vehicles Although cars are sold internationally, this is a very small part of how the automotive industry works with regards to customs. The largest parts of what we do at Customs Support are before and after the assembly of the vehicle. …
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25/9/2023
Customs and Crustaceans
Why customs needs to be different for lobsters and other live shellfish When importing dead fish, you are required to present an IUU catch certificate during the import clearance process so that you can prove the catch is legal. This is because illegal fishing wreaks havoc on local communities, …
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