Imports & Exports

Your Experts in International Trade

Importing and exporting goods can be a costly exercise if you are not fully up to date with current legislation. We are trained UK Customs Academy-accredited professionals and have been working in this industry for over 25 years – so not only have we seen most things when it comes to the

movement of goods, but we also think about aspects that not everyone else does.

Import and Export Support

When there is a broad spectrum of goods being moved across a wide range of countries, there is no easy, one-size-fits-all list of considerations for importing and exporting. The certifications and licenses required vary depending on the specific type of goods transported, the countries they are coming from or to, their value, the shipping route taken: the list goes on and on.

This means whether you are just starting out or have been trading internationally for years, importing and exporting is a complex operation.

Our import and export services are designed to guide you through the process, ensuring you havethe right documentation in place and filling any gaps in knowledge with tailored training.

We cover everything you need to know to stay compliant including:

Incoterms

Incoterms are required for every shipment. They are a set of eleven rules that define who is responsible for a shipment throughout its journey. Some may incur additional costs or impact your deliveries, so it is important to understand the Incoterm you are using and the potential implications. As one of only seven ICC-certified Incoterms trainers in the country, we can explain them all and help you identify the one most suited to your business.

Valuation Methods

There are six different valuation methods, and they are an essential part of customs compliance. If you are a UK importer you must value your goods using one of them, and this valuation is then usedto calculate duty owed, so it is important to understand what they all mean and how they can be used to your advantage.

Commodity Codes

Goods cannot enter or leave the country without a commodity code, which identifies the product and calculates the amount of duty owed. Penalties for using the incorrect commodity code can be severe, with many businesses receiving fines or seeing their goods seized. We can manage the allocation of commodity codes for you or work with you to review the codes you are using to ensure they are correct. We can also liaise with HMRC to dispute incorrect codes.

Find out more about staying compliant with our Export Health Check service.