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Customs Excise – Recent changes in the EU you should know

In February, excise declarations went digital in the EU. But what was the wider impact of this on the customs landscape? We asked one of our customs consultants about the implications in this article.

Customs Excise
Excise Goods
Article

Prepare for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) now

Earlier this year, the EU unveiled the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism as a mechanism for carbon neutral trade. With the CBAM starting in October, find out how you need to prepare in this article.

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CBAM
European Union
Sustainability
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Transit Documents: What Do I Need?

Customs transit is a customs procedure used to move goods within one customs territory, via another, or between two or more different customs territories. The transit procedure can be used to delay the payment of import duties and value-added tax. Duties and VAT can be temporarily suspended.

Road Map Transit Documents
T1
T2
Transit
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The story of Balimpex AG

We support the global trading aspirations of our clients from across Europe. One of the countries where we have had offices since 2021 is Switzerland, home of Balimpex AG. As of today, the company will rebrand and become Customs Support Switzerland.

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Customs Clearance
Switzerland
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Customs consultancy in Sweden

Home to the largest port in Scandinavia, Sweden is key for trade in northern Europe. Head of Trade & Customs Consulting Sweden Peter Klintberg discusses customs consultancy in Sweden in this article.

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Consulting
Sweden
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IUU Catch Certificates

​​​​​​​You need to prove that your catch is legal and safe for consumption when importing fish into the UK. But how, when, and why do you need an IUU Catch Certificate (IUUCC)? Find out in this article.

Fishing Regulations
DEFRA
Food
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Customs Consultancy in Finland

Goods classification, licensing, representation, AEO and more. In this article, Director of Customs Clearance Finland Esko Holopainen discusses how we support you with customs consultancy in Finland.

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Consulting
Article

Which Origin Statements do I put on Export Paperwork?

Origin statements are essential when importing and exporting goods. But when, where, and why should you include them? Senior Consultant of Customs and Trade Rene Rothheudt explains in this article.

origin statements
Certificate of Origin
Export
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Alternative Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) rules for origin expands

​​​​​​​Alternative rules for origin for Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) trade are in effect pending the creation of a single treaty. Find out more about these transitional regulations in this article.

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Certificate of Origin
Northern Ireland
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The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and customs

The EU aims to be carbon-neutral by 2050, including for goods that are imported from third countries. Find out how - the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will be introduced in this article.

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CBAM
Sustainability