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US court has ruled President Trump’s sweeping tariffs illegal.
By Ian Simmonds August 31, 2025
Trump tariffs against UK and other nations are ruled unlawful by federal court and a abuse of powers. Are US Tariffs and the Economic Prosperity Deal now valid?
New US import rules for low-value shipments
By Ian Simmonds August 28, 2025
The US will eliminate the $800 de minimis requirement for commercial shipping on August 29, therefore imported goods valued under $800 will face tariffs and duties.
Requirements for safety and security declarations when importing products from the European Union.
By Ian Simmonds January 28, 2025
A safety and security statement, sometimes referred to as an "entry summary declaration" or "ENS," will be required for any items imported into the United Kingdom from the European Union as of January 31, 2025.
New post-Brexit Border Controls
By Ian Simmonds April 19, 2024
Checks on EU food imports delayed again?
UK Exporters are urged by HMRC to enrol in the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).
By Ian Simmonds January 25, 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 January 2, 2024
The final Border Target Operating Model sets out a new approach to security controls, and sanitary and phytosanitary controls.
UK Border Controls for Food
By Ian Simmonds August 29, 2023
As new post-Brexit border controls kick in on April 30th, the UK government has reportedly informed port health officials that it will not “turn on” health and safety checks for EU imports.
HMRC announce new approach for CDS Exports Declarations
By Ian Simmonds August 23, 2023
A new phased approach for businesses moving export declarations to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) has been announced by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) today.
Replacing UK GSP with DCTS
By Ian Simmonds July 28, 2023
The Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) came into force on 19 June 2023 and has now replaced the UK’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP). The Department for Business and Trade has stated that the DCTS is a simpler and more generous preferential trading scheme which has been designed to boost trade with developing countries in order to support their development.
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