Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce

ICS2 & ELO Changes – Prepare Now to Avoid Delays

Published on August 03, 2025 in International News.

From 1st September 2025, ICS2 ENS declarations will become mandatory for all freight entering the EU, in conjunction with the ELO process in France.

USA Suspends De Minimis Threshold on Imports

Published on July 31, 2025 in International News.

The US has announced the suspension of the de minimis threshold on imports. This means that packages below $800 in cost will be subject to customs duties from August 29

Authorisation by Declaration Increased

Published on July 29, 2025 in International News.

HMRC has updated its authorisation by declaration policy for certain Customs processes including Inward Processing.

India Trade Deal Marks Start Of New Era

Published on July 24, 2025 in International News.

The government claims that this will boost UK GDP by £4.8bn every year, with a collective wage increase of £2.2bn each year.

Industrial Strategy ‘An Important Milestone’

Published on June 23, 2025 in International News.

The government has today (23 June) released its long-awaited Industrial Strategy, with Labour ministers talking up a new approach to business development and support for key sectors including manufacturing, professional services and the creative industry.

US Tariffs - Business Implications - FAQs

Published on June 23, 2025 in International News.

US - UK Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD)

Published on June 17, 2025 in International News.

The new Executive Order made by the US President on 16 June provides new clarity on timelines on tariff reductions provided for in the General Heads of Agreement within the Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD) made between the UK and US on 8 May 2025. It follows an agreement reached by the Prime Minister and the President on 16 June on implementing the EPD.

UK Spared New US Tariffs

Published on June 04, 2025 in International News.

Confirmation that new US tariffs on steel and aluminium should not affect UK exports.

HMRC Prepares to Scale Up Compliance Audits Efforts

Published on June 04, 2025 in International News.

There is a hint of a warning that UK businesses should think about possible customs compliance audits sooner rather than later, as the government strongly suggests that it’s time to ramp up audits to collect outstanding debt.

Fruit and Veg Import Checks Scrapped

Published on June 03, 2025 in International News.

In advance of a new SPS agreement with EU, fruit and veg imports will require no fees or border checks - saving businesses time and money

Import and Export Skills Bootcamps Are Back!

Published on May 22, 2025 in International News.

The Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that we have received funding to deliver a further 3 Import and Export Bootcamps.

EU-UK Summit Marks New Beginning

Published on May 20, 2025 in International News.

The EU-UK summit yielded a deal that commits both parties to greater cooperation on defence, energy and Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) controls, marking a meaningful shift in post-Brexit relations between the two.

Foot and Mouth Disease in Germany - Updated 14/05/2025

Published on May 14, 2025 in International News.

The following information is from DEFRA - 14/05/2025

US and China Agree to Lower Tariffs for Next 90 Days

Published on May 12, 2025 in International News.

The US and China have agreed a deal that will significantly cut the import tariffs they have imposed on each other, in a major de-escalation of their trade war.