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A Guide to Advanced Tariff Ruling (ATaR)

Advanced tariff ruling (ATaR) is a tool you can use when importing into and exporting out of the United Kingdom. Find out how to effectively use ATaRs in this article.

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Spotlight On: La Spezia

Located at the top of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Port of La Spezia provides valuable access to central Europe via the Northwest coast of Italy. Find out more about Italy’s “Spice” in this article.

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The Difference Between the Country of Origin and Preferential Origin

Did you know that the country of origin and preferential origin are not one in the same when importing your goods? Find out how they differ and how to avoid costly assumptions in this article.

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Common Types of Import Duty

Import duty is paid on certain commodities when they cross into a country or are released into free circulation, but did you know there are different types? Find out the most common in this article.

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Customs Support Announce New CEO

We are excited to announce the appointment of our new CEO, John Wegman.

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A Moment to Reflect this New Year

As we move into 2024, we take a minute to reflect on where we started, celebrate the progress we’ve made, and look towards where we are going. Read about our history and mission in this article.

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Classifications 101

Your commodity code defines the rules around your import and export, from regulations and permits to duty rates and preferential origin. Learn about HS and commodity codes in this article.

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Powered-Up Customs

With the move away from traditional fuels, supply chains and customs have needed to adapt to support the movement. Find out about alternative energy and customs in this article.

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The Automotive Industry & Customs

Components, computers, commodity codes, preferential origin, procedures, and everything in between. Ton van Grinsven gets into the nuts and bolts of the automotive industry and customs in this article.

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Meet Our People: Bardo Schütz

Welcome to our exclusive "Meet the People" series, where we take you behind the scenes to meet the dedicated individuals powering Customs Support. These passionate professionals play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our mission: empowering your global trade.
In this edition, we are excited to present Director of Innovation Bardo Schütz – the mastermind behind our Europe-wide digital customs service. Join us as Bardo shares our recent developments and where he sees digital customs going in the future.

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