Shipping Documentation – What do you need?
To move freight internationally and cross-border you will need to provide certain paperwork to clear those goods through customs at both export and import. The full set of paperwork that may be required will be dependent on the type of product, destination, and type of import but on almost all occasions a commercial Invoice and […]
What is a freight forwarder?
The process of shipping goods between countries can be challenging and time consuming, involving transport by ocean, air or road. Shipping internationally can also add other complexities such as customs requirements. You can use the services of a freight forwarder to bring goods into the UK or EU and to send goods to customers abroad. […]
HS Classification
HS Classification – Commodity codes Every product has a Harmonised System (HS) code – often referred to us as commodity code. Essentially these codes determine what your product is and helps classify goods for import and export so you or a third party can complete relevant customs declarations and other paperwork for you when moving […]
Country of Origin
Country of Origin – Rules of origin determine where goods originate, this is where goods have been produced or manufactured and not where they have been shipped from. An example of this would be if you purchase goods from a Chinese based manufacturer and ship to/import into the UK to then forward onto the EU, […]
Onboarding a freight forwarder
How to onboard with a freight forwarder or customs broker. Every country has a customs authority to ensure goods are classified in the same way universally. Customs authorities record exports, collect statistics of international trade, stop undesirable goods entering the country and charge tax on goods. As a single customs union the EU counts as […]
What is an EORI Number?
What are UK & EU Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) numbers? Businesses and individuals use these numbers for identification when exchanging info with customs authorities. Do you need one? If you are a seller importing and storing stock into the UK or EU you will need one. From 1/1/2021 you also need an EORI […]
