GOING GLOBAL GOING GLOBAL


The Chamber’s INTERNATIONAL TRADE TEAM can help you navigate your way through all of the regulatory procedures and documents that you’ll need for successful international trading


ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE OF TRADE?


Milton Keynes Chamber has been appointed an official delivery agent for Chamber Customs, which delivers a customs declaration service for UK importers and exporters of all sizes, in every region of the United Kingdom. The Chamber is


The service is offered direct to


businesses and through UK freight forwarders, ensuring that customs clearance is accurate, timely and avoids additional costs through delays or errors.


With direct links to the HMRC


an Issuing Body, appointed by HM Government Department for Business, Innovation & Skills. Northamptonshire Chamber are authorised to certify export documentation, including EC Certificate of Origin, Arab-British Certificate of Origin, EUR1/ATR Customs Movement Certificates and ATA Carnets. With extensive knowledge, reputation


‘THE SERVICE IS OFFERED DIRECT TO BUSINESSES AND THROUGH UK FREIGHT


FORWARDERS’


Customs handling system and all inventory linked ports, it ensures that goods, no matter where they enter or leave the UK, will be cleared for onward transportation smoothly. A key benefit is that it helps customers to keep time sensitive supply chains moving efficiently and


economically.


As a Chamber Customs agent, Milton Keynes Chamber offers:


and first-class service in facilitating international trade, the service turns a potentially complicated process into a smooth, quick and entirely transparent experience for companies exporting and importing goods.


• A high level of compliance and assurance for customers • Confidence on tariff and data entry to remove fiscal risk; backed by the technical expertise of the market leader in this sector • A wealth of international trade experience and expertise from across the trusted Chamber of Commerce network UK.


The experienced International Trade team at the Chamber understands that navigating trade documentation can be complicated. For any queries regarding trading internationally, or to find out more about customs declarations services contact: chambercustoms@northants- chamber.co.uk


THE CLOCK IS TICKING


Brexit is a challenge for all businesses from managing and maintaining your current EU customers and supply chains to understanding the impact of new customs arrangements. The following points need to be considered to


minimize/manage the risk due to Brexit: • Obtain your company EORI (Economic Operators Registration & Identification) number • Assess whether you would benefit from AEO (Authorized Economic Operators) status and apply • Prepare for and research potential tariffs, quotas and other requirements • Check and apply for any new licenses, permits or approvals • Ensure packaging and labelling is compliant to new regulations • Review and prepare for customs & Vat procedures from 2021 • Polish your internal policies and processes • Review your supply chain and the origin of your products.


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• If you have any EU contracts with time sensitive delivery times review contract terms and possible penalties in the event of delays caused by future customs clearance delays • Review your export skills, export documentation • Consider an export audit of your business • Consider using foreign exchange services to protect income/profitability during negotiation period • Review if you need a customs broker and appoint Brexit will also open up opportunities to look at


markets outside of the EU and to take advantage of the new trade deals enabling businesses to expand. Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes Chamber


are authorized to certify export documentation and we are also a Custom Broker enabling us to complete your customs declarations.


Email: international-trade@northants- chamber.co.uk


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