Practical guides and analysis on UK and EU customs, CDS, NCTS6, HS codes, duty, BTOM and trade compliance, from the tradePhlo team.
How the check digits on air waybills, container numbers, barcodes, MRNs and IBANs work, what they catch, and where validation has to go further.
Read more →Low-value parcels have long benefited from simplified customs treatment in both the UK and the EU. Those thresholds are now changing.
Read more →As global trade rules evolve, the cost of staying manual is rising fast for businesses still relying on paper or semi-automated processes.
Read more →With renewed investment in national security, the defence supply chain is entering a phase where automation and AI are essential.
Read more →The UK-US Economic Prosperity Agreement marks a pivotal shift for importers and exporters on both sides of the Atlantic.
Read more →A potential change to the low-value import threshold could significantly affect online retailers and e-commerce importers in 2025.
Read more →Recovering overpaid customs duties and VAT has long been complex. HMRC's new online service aims to simplify the process.
Read more →Staying ahead of regulatory changes is crucial. Here is how tradePhlo simplifies safety and security declarations.
Read more →From 31 January 2025, businesses importing goods into Great Britain face new entry summary declaration requirements.
Read more →VAT fraud is a sophisticated financial crime that threatens tax revenues across Europe. One case offers hard lessons.
Read more →A clear walk-through of UK entry and exit summary declarations and the regulatory milestones behind them.
Read more →Special procedures let businesses store, temporarily use, process or repair goods under relief. Here is how they work.
Read more →Tariffs play a pivotal role in international trade. This guide breaks down the main types and what they mean for importers.
Read more →Bonded warehousing is a strategic tool for businesses managing duty and cashflow. Here are the essentials.
Read more →Re-importing goods without incurring additional customs duties and VAT is a valuable strategy. RGR explained.
Read more →International trade thrives on standardised processes. HS codes are the foundation. This guide explains how they work.
Read more →The Border Target Operating Model brings significant change for UK importers. Here is how to prepare and stay compliant.
Read more →Navigating the complexities of customs duties is crucial for importers. This guide demystifies how UK duties are applied.
Read more →HMRC retired CHIEF in favour of CDS for all UK imports and exports. Here is what the transition means for declarations.
Read more →Classify goods, calculate duty and file UK and EU declarations on one platform. Book a demo or try the free tools first.