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New Procedures apply for Imports into the UK from the EU Safety & Security Import Declarations are now set to apply as from 31st January 2025 for Imports arriving by Road or Ferry from the EU The change does not effect Imports arriving from Rest of the World at Container Ports nor does it effect […]

ENS requirements for UK imports 2024 Starting on October 31st, 2024, there are new rules for bringing goods into the UK. These rules effect trucks that use Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) services. Hauliers must now send an Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) before their goods arrive. This helps keep everyone safe. What Information Is Needed? When sending goods,

Ever wondered why some removals companies breeze through customs while others get stuck in a bureaucratic nightmare? The secret lies in the meticulous preparation and strategic approach to documentation. If you’re tired of delays, fines, and headaches at the border, you’re in the right place. Discover how mastering customs clearance can transform your international shipments

Sanctions on Russian iron and steel From October 2023, the UK and EU are introducing sanctions on Russian iron and steel. Find out how this affects you as an importer in the UK, or exporter to the EU, in this article. Which goods are affected by the sanctions on Russian iron and steel?  Products that

Upcoming changes to customs procedures in the UK Customs clearance in the UK is constantly evolving, especially since Brexit (even though we are nearly three years on!). In the second half of 2023, there will be some more big changes coming for UK importers. Find out about some of the upcoming changes to customs in this

Bonded warehousing in the UK – What you need to know Protecting your cash flow is essential in business. Or, as our finance director says, “Cash is the lungs of a business!”. But did you know there is a way to suspend payment of duty and VAT during your import clearance, allowing you to hold onto

Claiming preferential origin in the UK: what you need to know Looking at ways to save money is standard practice for most business owners, but did you know that you can sometimes do this during the import clearance? Depending on what you are importing, where you are buying it from, and how your goods have been

Wales freeports are announced! Following the recent announcement of the Scottish green freeport locations, the UK Government has confirmed there will be two freeports in Wales. Promising to deliver over 20,000 jobs and £5 billion in investment, Wales freeports hope to mimic the growth caused by freeport status in other UK areas. But where are the Welsh

Join UCC at the Movers and Storers Show on 22-23 November! Universal Customs Clearance will be exhibiting at this year’s Movers and Storers Show at the NAEC in Stoneleigh.  You can find us at stand C4.  We look forward to seeing you there! What is the Movers and Storers Show? The Movers and Storers Show is

CDS errors continue to affect brokers and traders Following the mandatory migration from CHIEF from the 1st of October, brokers and traders are continuing to struggle with CDS errors. Incorrect application of VAT rates, transmission errors, and improvised workarounds are hindering the way that customs brokers and traders can process declarations correctly.  Although CDS errors are known