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Additional import controls are coming on 30 April 2024 - get ready now!

Additional import controls are coming on 30 April 2024 - get ready now!

Published on March 21, 2024 in .

NEW import controls have been introduced and further changes will come into effect from 30 April 2024. Check what you need to do to be compliant and avoid disruption to your business and supply chain.

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Meet the Buyer Webinar- Infrastructure Project Opportunity in Egypt - 21st March 2024 @ 10am

Meet the Buyer Webinar- Infrastructure Project Opportunity in Egypt - 21st March 2024 @ 10am

Published on March 14, 2024 in .

The Egyptian British Chamber of Commerce cordially invites companies in the infrastructure industry to attend an upcoming webinar.

The Webinar is designed to introduce Hassan Allam Construction (HAC), a subsidiary of Hassan Allam Holding (HAH), a huge Egyptian infrastructure company.

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International Trade Centre Newsletter- March 2024

International Trade Centre Newsletter- March 2024

Published on March 04, 2024 in .

Containing key import and export news, updates, events and business support opportunities.

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Proof of Union Status

Proof of Union Status

Published on February 29, 2024 in .

From 1st March 2024, there will be a new European system to store, manage and retrieve 'Proof of Union Status' (PoUS). This will replace the T2L certificate and suppliers’ declarations with a digital way of proving the customs status of Union goods.

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Reminder – 30th March 2024 Is Last Day For Export Declarations On CHIEF

Reminder – 30th March 2024 Is Last Day For Export Declarations On CHIEF

Published on February 29, 2024 in .

HMRC has confirmed that the last day for making export declarations on CHIEF will be 30th March 2024 and that all businesses should declare goods through the CDS from this date.

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100% Customs Compliance Score!

100% Customs Compliance Score!

Published on February 29, 2024 in .

Chamber’s experienced customs declaration team delighted to receive a 100% compliance score during latest audit.

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DEFRA- Common Errors Found by Sample Health Certificate Checks and an IUU Documentation Reminder

DEFRA- Common Errors Found by Sample Health Certificate Checks and an IUU Documentation Reminder

Published on February 26, 2024 in .

SEVERAL common errors have been identified through the documentary checks undertaken since 31st January. DEFRA have summarised these and set out the official guidance related to these common errors to improve understanding and minimise errors being made in the future.

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Scale Of Red Sea Disruption Revealed

Scale Of Red Sea Disruption Revealed

Published on February 26, 2024 in .

NEW research by the BCC’s Insights Unit has uncovered the scale of the impact on UK businesses caused by the disruption to shipping in the Red Sea.

Almost two fifths (37%) of more than 1,000 firms surveyed overall for the research said they had been impacted - with exporters, manufacturers and B2C businesses (which include retailers and wholesalers) far more likely to report an impact.

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Important information about changes to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) for goods moving into Northern Ireland

Important information about changes to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) for goods moving into Northern Ireland

Published on February 19, 2024 in .

CHANGES to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS)
From 24 March 2024, there will be changes that will affect how you make declarations into Northern Ireland through the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). These changes will apply to goods moving into Northern Ireland from Great Britain (GB-NI) and to goods moving into Northern Ireland from a country outside of both the UK and the EU (Rest of World-NI).

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Central Bank of Iraq Decision on Cash Withdrawals in US dollars

Central Bank of Iraq Decision on Cash Withdrawals in US dollars

Published on February 13, 2024 in .

08/02/2024- update from the Embassy of The Republic of Iraq regarding cash withdrawals in US Dollars.

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Opportunities in the USA: A road map to Texas -Webinar - 29th February, 2024   @2:30pm - 4:00pm

Opportunities in the USA: A road map to Texas -Webinar - 29th February, 2024 @2:30pm - 4:00pm

Published on February 08, 2024 in .

For those businesses looking to grow their existing footprint, make acquisitions or set up new operations in the USA, it is crucial that they plan appropriately so that no unexpected costs, delays, taxes or fines are experienced during the process.


Businesses from across the Northern Powerhouse are invited to join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and Blue Link Worldwide for a webinar highlighting the elements to consider when looking to expand in the USA, with a focus on the state of Texas.
With a strong trade and economic relationship between the UK and the state of Texas, there is no better time to consider this market as part of your export strategy.

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The Border Target Operating Model – Compliance and Enforcement Approach January 31 to April 30 2024

The Border Target Operating Model – Compliance and Enforcement Approach January 31 to April 30 2024

Published on February 07, 2024 in .

DEFRA update on the requirements for traders:

The threats to public health and from animal and plant disease, such as African Swine Fever and Xylella fastidiosa, continue to change and it is important that responsive biosecurity controls are in place to combat them. The UK government will expect the supply chains of goods subject to Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) controls to be ready for the changes which came into place on 31 January 2024 .

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New Format for 2024! Beginners Export & Import Workshops in March

New Format for 2024! Beginners Export & Import Workshops in March

Published on February 06, 2024 in .

THESE step-by-step practical workshops have been created to give you the knowledge you need to run your export & import activities smoothly. They offer a comprehensive introduction suitable for businesses looking to trade internationally or for employees that are new to an import/export role.

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International Trade Centre Newsletter - February 2024

International Trade Centre Newsletter - February 2024

Published on February 01, 2024 in .

Containing key import and export news, updates, events and business support opportunities.

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Trade With Canada - What Happens Next?

Trade With Canada - What Happens Next?

Published on February 01, 2024 in .

Negotiations with Canada on a new free trade deal have broken down, but what does this mean for businesses trading with the country and what happens next?

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