Adam McGaughey, Customs Officer Customs The deadline for CDS for exports is approaching in 2023. On 2nd February 2023, HMRC announced a set of...
[CDS Guide- STEP 3] Providing a standing authority to use your financial accounts
This is STEP 3 to prepare you for CDS. You will first need to follow STEP 1 and STEP 2, if you have not already done so. The government has...
[CDS Guide- STEP 2] Arranging your financial accounts for CDS
This is STEP 2 to prepare you for CDS. You will first need to follow STEP 1, if you have not already done so. The government has scheduled the...
[CDS Guide- STEP 1] Guide to registering for access to CDS
The government has scheduled the long-awaited closure of the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system for imports in September...
The next updates to Import Controls – Find out what is changing from July
From July 2022, Stage Three Import Controls will come into place, affecting the processes and documentation required when importing goods. These...
Good Logistics: ready for increased Brexit customs volumes
In January 2021, Good Logistics significantly expanded their EU Customs Brokerage Team to prepare for a fivefold increase of customs declarations...
Deferred Customs Declarations Deadline – 25 June 2021
If you have used the UK Government’s deferred declaration scheme (EIDR) from the 1st January 2021, the first...
John Good Logistics opens new office in Stockport dedicated to EU Customs Brokerage.
The new team were hired and trained in the run up to 2021, as the company prepared to handle a fivefold increase of customs declarations volumes...
[CHECKLIST] EU Customs – 5 Easy Steps to Avoid Delays
EU Customs – 5 Easy Steps to Avoid Delays The initial period from 1st Jan 2021 onwards has been a period of major change with all shipments moving...
[GUIDE] A guide to Customs Freight Simplified Procedures (CFSP)
If you’re an importer of goods, you may have heard the term CFSP, read on to find out what exactly CFSP means and how it may benefit your business....
What is an Arab CofO?
An Arab CofO – or Arab Certificate of Origin – is an international trade document that is required for goods that are being exported to Arab League...
How to calculate VAT & Duty on goods imported from outside the EU
If you're planning on importing goods from outside of the EU, then VAT & Duty are two expenses that you need to factor into your costings. It...
CHECKLIST: A Guide for UK Customs Clearance of Goods
Just the word 'customs' can be enough to strike fear into any importer or exporter – especially if they're new to the process. But there's no reason...
What is an EUR1 certificate?
If you're considering exporting or importing from/to the UK with a country that has a trade agreement with the EU, you need to know about the EUR1....
What is an ATR1 certificate?
If you're considering importing from or exporting to Turkey then you'll need to familiarise yourself with the ATR1 certificate. This certificate –...
The New Customs Declaration Service – What you Need to Know
You may or may not be aware that in August 2018 HMRC (HM Revenue and Customs) will begin a phased launch of a new Customs Declaration Service (CDS)....
Why We Ask You For An EORI Number
When you book a freight forwarder to take care of shipping your goods, one of the pieces of information you'll be asked for is an EORI number. Let's...
What Are Customs Commodity Codes and Why Do I Need Them?
For all UK imports and exports, commodity codes are used to classify goods to ensure the right amounts of tax, VAT and duty are paid. Here, we...
What is an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) and do you need one?
The term Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) is an internationally recognised quality standard demonstrating the company’s role in the international...