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Customs, explained.
Plain-English writing on customs, SPS and global trade in food — from the people who do it for a living. Built to answer the question, not bury it.
CHED-P or CHED-D: which one do I raise for my product?
CHED-P is for products of animal origin; CHED-D for high-risk non-animal food. A plain-English guide to which CHED type to raise in IPAFFS, by commodity.
Composite products at the GB border: when you need a CHED-P, when a CHED-D, and how to decide
When does a composite product need a CHED-P, a CHED-D, or nothing at the GB border? A practical, BTOM-aligned decision guide for food importers using IPAFFS.
AgrifoodEU Lifts the Fukushima Restrictions for Food from Japan
On July 13 2023, the President of the EU Commission announced that the EU Commission is lifting the import restrictions for food from Japan, introduced after the nuclear accident at Fukushima in 2011. The decision was made based on positive results from product inspection and successive reviews verifying the safety of Japanese food
AgrifoodUK Food Import Controls confirmed from October 2023
The UK Government has published plans to implement UK food import controls on agrifood products from the EU beginning 31st October 2023. The UK Government plans to introduce a risk-based approach for Traders and their SPS compliance.
AgrifoodDuty Suspension Approved! How we helped our UK Food Client
A UK-based food manufacturing business, had been struggling with the high taxes associated with importing finished products from the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA). The client approached our Customs & Global Trade Advisory experts business seeking help in reducing their tax burden, which had been affecting their bottom line for years. Falsum successfully applied for an Autonomous Duty Suspension (ADS) on behalf of the Client, resulting in over £150,000 of savings.
Brexit“Isn’t EU Trade supposed to be free?”
“Isn’t EU Trade supposed to be free?”. So, why do 19% of all EU to UK imports pay Customs Duty & Import VAT?
BrexitUK Food Import Controls Postponed into 2023: Government and the correct Trader response
The UK Government has announced the postponement of checks on imported food and fresh products from the EU until the end of 2023.
AgrifoodBrexit food labelling rule change postponed for UK imports
Rule changes to the food labelling of UK-inbound, EU-origin products have been delayed until 2024 to protect consumers amidst current supply chain challenges.
FalsumIt’s Launch Day! Introducing the new Falsum website & products
We have developed a new, one-stop platform for Customs Analytics, Customs & Global Trade Helpdesk, and online Customs Training modules.
AgrifoodNew Requirements for Importing Composite Food Products to the EU
New EU rules relating to the import and export of composite food products are due…
BrexitHow to Apply – SME Customs Grant
Falsum have created a handy summary on how to apply for up to £2,000 to support SMEs through HMRC’s SME Customs Support Grant. The Grant can help you access Falsum’s expert Customs & Trade training and advisory.
BrexitHMRC Releases Brexit SME Customs Grants
HMRC have, today, announced grants of up to £2,000 to support SMEs to meet the costs of training and/or professional advice to deal with disruption due to Brexit.
Global TradeWhat Are Incoterms?
Incoterms is an abbreviation of ‘International Commercial Terms’. They are terms that represent a universal…
Free-Trade AgreementsFTA: UK-Japan Sign New Trade Agreement
The UK has secured a free trade agreement with Japan, which is the UK’s first…
Customs ProceduresIs Brexit the end for the London ‘Trunk Show’?
Fashion businesses load up their suitcases with their latest designs. They take the Eurostar; exhibiting…
BrexitUnderstanding & Analysing the GB Border Operating Model
Following the UK Government’s announcement on Friday 12th June 2020, the UK Border from January…
BrexitUK Government announces changes to Border after Brexit Transition
The UK Government has announced new border controls and procedures confirmed from January 2021. The…
BrexitChecks needed on agri-goods entering NI after Brexit transition
Checks will be needed on some goods entering Northern Ireland from the rest of the…
BrexitUK Publishes Post-Brexit Tariffs
Today, the UK has set out its post-Brexit tariff schedule, cutting import duties on many…
FalsumWelcome to Falsum’s Launch
A new approach to Global Trade & Customs We are delighted to announce the launch…