EU & US Retaliate on Duty Tariffs

EU & US Retaliate on Duty Tariffs

The EU and the US appear to be in the middle of a trade spat after both parties have been retaliating to duty increases from the other. Last week the EU launched counter tariffs against US Exports after US President Donald Trump imposed steep duties on steel and...
New Customs System Brexit Ready?

New Customs System Brexit Ready?

HMRC’s CHIEF computer entry system has served the country well since its introduction in 1994, but is due to be replaced by its upgraded counterpart shortly – the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). The CDS system is being phased in from August, with CHIEF...
EU Vat & Duty Calculations

EU Vat & Duty Calculations

Customs Insights have recently produced an online duty and VAT calculator. This new tool delivers a quick indication of how the UK exit from the customs union could impact the cost of your products and your cash-flow. Last month we reported on a survey that suggested...