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22/12/2023
Swiss industrial duties abolished from January
Which import duties will cease in Switzerland from January 2024? Import duties will cease for most industrial goods which are classified in chapters 25-97 of the tariff. However, there will be some exceptions to this rule. It is important that you have the correct goods classification and check …
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21/2/2024
T2L and T2L(F) forms to become electronic from March 2024
What is “Union Status”? Goods have union status when they are obtained in the European Union, imported into the EU and released into free circulation, or produced wholly from goods which fit the aforementioned criteria. If your goods are not released into free circulation under these conditions, …
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21/3/2019
The Benefits of an AEO Certified Customs Agent
Companies that want to become Authorized Economic Operators have to meet a wide range of criteria. They have to comply with customs legislation and taxation rules, they can’t have a criminal history related to their business, they need to keep appropriate records and be financially solvent. Their …
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4/5/2022
Meet Our People: Customs Support Managing Director Switzerland - Bertram Beck
Who are you? My name is Bertram Beck, and I am 63 years old. I live in Germany with my wife, just three kilometers across the Swiss border. Many people that work in the Basel area live just across the border in Germany and France. I have been working in logistics for over 40 years in different …
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22/2/2023
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and customs
What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)? The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is an initiative in the European Union that is designed to combat “carbon leakage”. This is the term given to manufacturing emissions that are released outside of the European Union. Although the EU …
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15/6/2020
REX System Transition Period ends June 30th
The REX IT system has been developed by the European Commission. The Member States of the European Union, Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) beneficiary countries, and Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) can use the system. According to the European Commission, the REX system is: a …
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4/1/2024
Customs Support Announce New CEO
Stepping into this new year, John brings with him a deep experience in scaling businesses for growth to take Customs Support to new heights, building on the strong foundation we have established over the years. As we embark on this exciting chapter, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to …