International News
EU Introduces Customs Duties on Low-Value E-Commerce Packages
EU announces its decision to charge a flat customs duty of €3 on each commodity code, for consignments worth less than €150, starting on 1st July 2026.
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ICS2 ENS Declarations
ICS2 ENS Declarations Mandatory from 1 January 2026
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Preparing for ICS2
A complete guide for businesses moving goods to Northern Ireland
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Pharma Deal A Welcome Boost For UK
"This deal is a real win. It will promote exports, boost investment, and enhance UK competitiveness"
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Customs Reform Needed As Import Rules Change
Responding to news of the Government’s plan to widen customs charges to low value goods entering the UK
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MI5 Security Threat Update 2025
MI5 Director General Ken McCallum gave his annual threat update in London today.
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Iraq - New Commercial Invoice Requirements
New requirements for commercial invoice legalisation will come into effect on 1st November 2025.
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Iraq - Regulatory and Standards Update
The Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control (COSQC) has expanded the scope of regulated products under the Conformity Assessment Programme (CAP) with immediate effect.
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FX Valuable Insights for September
September is shaping up to be a pivotal month for FX markets, with central bank decisions, economic data, and political developments all in play.
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ICS2 & ELO Changes – Prepare Now to Avoid Delays - UPDATE
ELO delayed until Autumn 2025
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US Tariff Changes from 29 August 2025 – What UK Exporters Need to Know
Informative blog from the International Trade Centre's partners Exporter Services.
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The End of De Minimis: Another Brexit For SME Exporters?
On 29 August 2025, UK exporters will lose access to a crucial enabler of frictionless trade when the USA eliminates its $800 de minimis threshold.
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USA Suspends De Minimis Threshold on Imports
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
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Authorisation by Declaration Increased
HMRC has updated its authorisation by declaration policy for certain Customs processes including Inward Processing.
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India Trade Deal Marks Start Of New Era
The government claims that this will boost UK GDP by £4.8bn every year, with a collective wage increase of £2.2bn each year.
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