Practical guides for importers, exporters, and freight professionals.
A step-by-step breakdown of tariff codes, commodity classifications, and how the UK Global Tariff applies to your goods.
Read more →From commercial invoices to packing lists — which export documents you need, when you need them, and how to get them right.
Read more →Commodity code errors are one of the most common customs mistakes. Here's how to find the correct code and what happens if you get it wrong.
Read more →The UK has trade agreements with over 70 countries. Understanding rules of origin and preferential rates can significantly cut your import costs.
Read more →Certificates of origin prove where your goods were made. Find out when they're required, which type you need, and how to obtain one.
Read more →Letters of credit reduce payment risk in international trade. This guide explains the process, the documents required, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Read more →Four years on from Brexit, here is a plain English guide to the current customs landscape for UK importers and exporters.
Read more →Incoterms define who pays for shipping, insurance, and customs clearance. Here is how to pick the right one.
Read more →Every UK business trading internationally needs an EORI number. Here is what it is, how to get one, and what happens without one.
Read more →Import VAT, zero-rated exports, postponed VAT accounting — this guide untangles VAT for UK businesses trading internationally.
Read more →The US is the UK's largest non-EU export market. Here is everything you need to know about duties, documentation, and customs clearance.
Read more →Both are charged on imports but they work very differently. A plain English explanation with a worked example showing how to calculate both.
Read more →A practical before-you-import and before-you-export checklist covering everything UK small businesses need to get right.
Read more →Do you need a freight forwarder or customs agent? What they do, when to use one, how to choose, and what questions to ask.
Read more →From wrong commodity codes to missing documents — the most common and costly export mistakes UK businesses make and exactly how to fix them.
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