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The Construction Industry & Customs

You may know the materials that go into building a house, but do you know the customs considerations? Build a house with us and discover how customs affects construction in this article. 

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Construction
Classification
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Meet Our People: Gianluca Schiavina

Welcome to our exclusive series of “Meet Our People” where we provide you with an exclusive look behind the scenes to introduce you to the dedicated individuals who drive the Customs Support team. These passionate professionals play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our mission: empowering your global trade.

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Italy
MeetOurPeople
WeAreCustomsSupport
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T2L and T2L(F) forms to become electronic from March 2024

T2L and one of its variants, the T2L (F) , are to become electric from the 1st of March 2024. Find out what these forms and other Proof of Union Status (PoUS) documents are used for in this article.

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Customs Procedures
PoUS
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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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BTI
Classification
Customs Clearance
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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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Italy
Office Spotlight
WeAreCustomsSupport
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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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Certificate of Origin
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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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Duties
Excise Goods
Import
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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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WeAreCustomsSupport
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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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WeAreCustomsSupport
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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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Classification
HS Code