Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce

CHIEF no longer accepting new importers from 10am on 5 July 2022

Published on July 07, 2022 in International News.

Businesses submitting import declarations for the first time will no longer be able to register to use the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight System (CHIEF) and must instead sign up to its replacement, the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).

Focus on Customs Procedures and CDS in June!

Published on May 12, 2022 in International News.

In June we are focussing our training programme on Customs. This is such an important aspect of international trade, and it is essential that both importers and exporters get it right. Getting customs procedures or documentation wrong will lead to delays and unwanted costs, including possible fines!

UK Lifts Tariffs on Imports from Ukraine

Published on April 11, 2022 in International News.

The UK is lifting all tariffs on imports from Ukraine and easing customs processes to support Ukraine's economic stability.

BCC: Trends still point to lack of sustained boost to exports

Published on April 11, 2022 in International News.

BCC: Trends still point to lack of sustained boost to exports

Russia and Belarus Trade Sanctions Update

Published on March 15, 2022 in International News.

Today (15/03/2022) new sanctions have been announced against Russia and Belarus.

Major Easement Announced by HMRC on Export of Goods for Humanitarian Aid Destined for Ukraine

Published on March 10, 2022 in International News.

Moving aid and donations to the people of Ukraine has been made easier thanks to a HMRC easement on making customs declarations.

UK strengthens ban on Russia aircraft and introduces new trade sanctions

Published on March 10, 2022 in International News.

On 9/3/22 Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss, announced a new suite of aviation sanctions.

ChamberCustoms - Humanitarian Aid Offer

Published on March 09, 2022 in International News.

People and organisations have been doing a tremendous job gathering donations for those affected by the war in Ukraine, and we want to do our bit to support them.

UKRAINE - Trade Support

Published on March 09, 2022 in International News.

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RUSSIA - Trade Sanctions

Published on March 09, 2022 in International News.

Revised UK sanctions on Russia have been announced.

EGYPT - Letters of Credit

Published on February 28, 2022 in International News.

With effect from 22nd February 2022, the only approved way of importing into Egypt is through Letters of Credit.

Customs Border Changes - 1st January 2022

Published on December 30, 2021 in International News.

Are you ready for the Customs Border changes coming into effect from 1st January 2022?

Serbian Ambassador explores trading opportunities with the Humber

Published on December 01, 2021 in International News.

The Chamber was delighted to join the Serbian Ambassador to the UK, Her Excellency Aleksandra Joksimovic, in November at Phillips 66 Humber Refinery for lunch and then at Healing Manor for a private dinner

Are You Ready for New Customs Rules Starting on 1st January 2022?

Published on November 08, 2021 in International News.

After 31st December, 2021, full customs controls will be introduced at UK borders, meaning that the option to delay your customs declarations for up to 175 days, without an authorisation from HMRC, is over!