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Import and Export Expertise

I understand the complexities surrounding importing and exporting and aim to be your go-to company for international trade expertise, support, and guidance. I am able to provide direction and training while remaining approachable and personable. 

ICS Global Services - Import Export Consultant

Professional Import / Export Support

I have been working in international trade for over 30 years, and I have delivered many logistics, supply chain, import, and export projects and programmes for clients. Working with a range of different businesses from a variety of sectors has given me an in-depth perspective on international trade. I enjoy working side by side with clients to understand their issues, challenges, goals, and objectives so that I can develop and implement strategies to optimise their global supply chains


I provide invaluable and flexible international trade support as either a highly skilled interim executive / contractor or an experienced consultant.

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Import / Export Resource Solutions

Interim Executive / Manager

As an interim executive, I bring stability following the sudden departure of a senior leader or provide a highly specialised international trade skill set that a business may not currently have internally. I help import and export companies navigate business change, leadership gaps, or operational improvements. Most companies undergo change or transformation; as an interim manager / executive, I navigate and implement these changes, train internal candidates, or assist with recruiting employees.

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Experienced Consultant

As an independent import and export consultant, I can steer you through every aspect of importing and exporting, making sure you have accurate and up-to-date international trade support. My consulting services will provide you with all the assistance you will need, advising you on a variety of different import and export subjects.

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Bespoke Import / Export Training

My tailored training courses will provide your team with a complete understanding of the complex rules and regulations that need to be followed when importing and exporting to the rest of the world. My training courses cover international trade topics such as import procedures, rules of origin, classifying goods with commodity codes, documentation, customs clearance, and declarations.

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Import / Export Outsourcing

Outsourcing is a popular way for companies to lower international operational costs and streamline operations while concentrating on the company’s core competencies rather than supporting complicated import and export activities. I provide international trade expertise to manage agreed-upon outsourced tasks and provide benefits for your company.

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Import and Export Consultancy Services

I am in the business of transformation, known for my focus on and commitment to achieving results within international trade. I combine strategy, import and export know-how, and management consulting expertise to help organisations succeed.

Import and Export Consultant

I provide flexible professional export and import consultancy services to reduce costs, optimise international supply chains, and ensure compliance with customs regulations.

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Customs Consultant

I can identify strategies to effectively manage your customs clearances, ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations and avoiding overpayments of duties and taxes.

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Import Tax Consultant

I can help you reduce your import tax costs by offering a range of effective and ethical import tax planning and problem-solving solutions.

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Business Consultant

For businesses looking to expand internationally, operate more efficiently, or find answers to a range of international operational difficulties, my business consulting services are crucial.

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Key Import and Export Service Areas

When you work with me at ICS Global Services, you'll receive a number of key import and export services that will help you navigate the often complex processes involved in international trade. 

  • Imports and Import Regulations

    ICS Global Services - Import Controls

    I provide import consulting services for my clients to help them navigate import documentation, shipping procedures, import controls, and regulations, ensuring successful international importing.

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  • Exports and Export Controls

    ICS Global Services - Export Controls

    I provide guidance around the regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances under which you might need an export licence.

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  • Import VAT and VAT Returns

    ICS Global Services - Import VAT

    Import VAT is payable at the point of importation into the UK.

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  • Duty Optimisation and Preferential Duty Rates

    ICS Global Services - Duty Optimisation

    Charges assessed on commodities when they travel across international boundaries are known as customs duties. 

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  • Customs Clearance and Customs Declarations

    ICS Global Services - Customs Clearance

    Before they can cross a country's border, your international shipments must receive clearance from customs authorities.

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  • Product Classification for Customs Clearance

    ICS Global Services - Product Classification

    Incorrectly classifying your goods can lead to delays in the customs declaration process or incorrect payments of duty.

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  • Using the correct Incoterms 2020 within contracts

    ICS Global Services - Incoterms 2020

    The Incoterms 2020 rules also make it clear who pays for each different cost within the international supply chain.

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  • International Supply Chain Management

    ICS Global Services - Supply Chain

    International supply chain management is the process of tracking your product’s entire life cycle, from raw materials and planning its overseas production up to the international delivery to the end customer. 

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  • Marine Cargo Insurance

    ICS Global Services - Marine Insurance Services

    A marine cargo insurance policy will cover any losses arising from physical damage to the goods or the loss of goods while they are in transit by any method of shipment by sea, air, or land. 

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  • Doing business between the EU and UK

    ICS Global Services - EU Business

    The UK and EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) has ensured that UK businesses are not faced with costly duty tariffs when moving goods across the UK and EU borders.

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  • Global Shipping and Shipping Solutions

    ICS Global Services - Global Shipping

    Global shipping is the process of importing and exporting products between different countries by sea, air, road, or rail. Organising and managing global shipping can be complex, especially if your company is new to international trade.

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  Industry Experience

Having worked for over 35 years in international business and trade compliance, I possess a wealth of import and export expertise in a wide range of industries, including both B2B and B2C sectors.

Fashion Retail

Supermarkets

Wines & Spirits

Wholesale

Manufacturing

UK Government

Pharmaceuticals

E-Commerce

Vaccines

Food Producers

Telecoms

Shipping

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Import, Export Case Studies and Trade Support 

Here, you can read about the individual import and export projects and case studies I've been involved in across the globe. See how my international trade expertise has helped individual businesses, as well as download any resources that might be of use to you. 

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International Trade Blog

UK Exporters are urged by HMRC to enrol in the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).
By Ian Simmonds 25 Jan, 2024
UK exporters are advised by HMRC to enrol in the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), which will be necessary for export declarations beginning on March 31, 2024.
The final Border Target Operating Model (BTOM)
By Ian Simmonds 02 Jan, 2024
The final Border Target Operating Model sets out a new approach to security controls, and sanitary and phytosanitary controls.
Border Controls for Food
By Ian Simmonds 29 Aug, 2023
The UK government has again delayed the commencement date for post-Brexit border controls on live animals, animal products, plants and plants products until 31 January 2024.
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