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Raising the Bar: What Mandatory Registration and BSI Customs intermediaries Mean for the UK Customs Brokers
Eighty percent of all international customs declarations cleared in the UK in 2025 were handled by a third-party intermediary. Ninety-nine percent of traders relied solely on an intermediary to declare all of their trade.…
Low Value Imports Reform: The End of the £135 Duty Relief — and the New Customs System Coming to Replace It
For years, a quiet rule has shaped the way hundreds of millions of parcels enter the UK. If…
The UK-EU SPS Agreement Explained: What the 2027 Border Deal Really Means for Food Importers
If you import food into the UK, you’ve probably heard the news: Export Health Certificates will be scrapped,…
IPAFFS Explained: The Complete Guide for UK Food Importers (2026)
If you import food, animal products, or animal feed into Great Britain, you’ve almost certainly heard of IPAFFS.…
How to Import Seafood and Fresh Fish into the UK: A Complete Customs Clearance Guide
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How to Import Pet Food into the UK: Complete Customs Clearance Guide
The pet food industry has experienced explosive growth, but many British importers discover too late that bringing pet…
Avoid Costly Mistakes: How to Import Car to the UK
Last week, I received a call from Sarah, a British expat who’d spent five years working in Germany.…
Moving Back to the UK from Overseas, A Complete Guide
Relocating back to the UK from overseas can be a daunting process, especially when considering the complexities of…
How to Duty and VAT-Free Customs Clearance for Art Galleries and paintings: Procedure Code 6123
In the vibrant world of international art, British galleries often find themselves at a crossroads of creativity and…
UK Safety and Security (entry summary) Declarations for EU Imports
What you Need to Know Before 31st January 2025 From January 2025, businesses importing goods from the European…