BCC welcomes proposals for new Northern Ireland protocol agreement
Reacting to news of a proposed agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Feb 14
- 2 min
HMRC announced Transit guidance improvements for businesses
Traders moving goods under the Common Transit Convention (CTC) can now benefit from a number of improvements made to HMRC’s online...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Feb 14
- 1 min
Union for Border Force announces next set of February strike dates
On 1st February the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union confirmed that civil service members of the union will be going on strike...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Jan 30
- 2 min
CDS Update: Government updates advice on last year's VAT and excise overpayment
On the 30th December CDS Declarations had some issues where VAT charges were duplicated and this also affected excise. HMRC has issued...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Jan 17
- 2 min
Consultations are open on the UK and South Korea new trade deal
On 9th December 2022 – the UK and South Korea started trade talks to negotiate a new trade agreement. The current trade agreement between...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Jan 17
- 1 min
Importing Plant and Plant Products to the UK
Since the 1st of January 2022, traders have been asked to pre-notify all plants and plant products arriving to the UK either on IPAFFS...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Nov 29, 2022
- 2 min
UK Removes Standard Visitor Visa Requirements for Colombia, Peru and Guyana
Last month the UK Government announced that starting from 9th November 2022 citizens of Colombia, Peru and Guyana do not need to apply...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Nov 15, 2022
- 2 min
Incoterms on CDS
What are incoterms? The delivery terms are part of the contractual agreements between seller and buyer. The parties are free to agree...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Nov 15, 2022
- 2 min
Am I using the correct Customs Procedure Code (CPC)?
This is one of the most commonly asked questions by Chamber members and customers, so let’s start by explaining what Customs Procedure...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Nov 1, 2022
- 2 min
What is the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the world’s largest free trade area which brings together 54 countries part of the...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Nov 1, 2022
- 2 min
Market Spotlight: Turkey
Turkey is strategically located at the meeting points of Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, on a peninsula surrounded by the Black Sea,...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Oct 4, 2022
- 3 min
Food Labelling - The changes food business need to be aware of
From the 1st October 2022 food businesses need to make sure the necessary labelling changes have been made to remain compliant in terms...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Oct 3, 2022
- 3 min
FAQ OF THE WEEK- Duplicate lists versus ATA Carnets
We are launching this section in our newsletter to showcase some of the most frequently asked questions our team get week on week. This...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Sep 23, 2022
- 1 min
How can you make a T1 transit document easier?
What is a transit document? A T1 transit document allows goods to pass from the UK to the EU without needing to make an import customs...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Sep 23, 2022
- 2 min
CHIEF/CDS Update: HMRC announced extension for imports
Customs update - CHIEF Transition to CDS
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GMCCTradeteam
- Feb 21, 2022
- 4 min
EU-UK TCA: IS IT DELIVERING FOR GLOBAL BRITAIN?
A recent survey conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) outlines how the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA) has...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Feb 21, 2022
- 2 min
WHY COLOMBIA?
Colombia is considered a gateway business platform for Latin America due to its strategic location and strong commercial relationships...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Nov 30, 2021
- 4 min
EU-UK TCA: Rules of Origin and what Traders must comply with from 1st Jan 2022
From 1st Jan 2022, and as outlined in our previous blog, exporters and importers will need to be in a position to provide enough proof of...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Oct 19, 2021
- 1 min
Your Views on Doing Business in Asia
With most major Asian economies forecasted to grow in 2022, are you tempted to kickstart your business in Asia soon? If so what are the...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Jun 15, 2021
- 2 min
Give us your views on trade agreements with Canada, Mexico and India
As the UK prepares for trade negotiations with Canada, Mexico, and India, we are conducting three trade deals consultations We want to...
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