than it ever has for UK companies trading with the EU. If your products have inputs from across the world it could fall foul of the Rules of Origin agreed in the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.” Customs declarations are a necessity for


all businesses that import and export goods. Customs declarations are offi cial documents that are used to accompany goods that are entering or leaving a market. T ey are used internationally to communicate the origin of the product and its relevant tariff , to allow customs authorities to calculate what duty is payable and understand applicable restrictions. As an importer or exporter, making a declaration


requires you to fully understand everything about the goods you are clearing from a customs perspective. You must know:


- T e tariff code for each item of your consignment.


- If your goods require any licences or special certifi cates. - If your goods are subject to quotas. - T e correct procedure code under which to import your goods. - T e origin of the goods. - T e duty and VAT you expect to pay on import.


T is article only touches the surface of the UK-EU trading and rules of origin for products, ‘T e Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA): detailed guidance on the rules of origin’ gives full details, plus much information can be found on GOV.UK. We are holding a series of funded international workshops


across February and March. Subjects include Rules of Origin, Tariff Classifi cation, Import and Export Procedures and Declarations. –


Visit www.chamber-business.com/exporting/international-workshops to see dates, availability and eligibility.


If you are interested in fi nding out how Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce can help, get in touch on 01582 522448 or www.chamber-business.com/exporting


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