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Customs and International Trade Forum

Chairman: James Lenaghan MILT

Why should I join the Customs & International Trade Forum?
 
Every business involved in the movement of goods between different countries is exposed to international trade regulations and to the customs duties and taxes imposed on most imports and some exports. Such exposure can prove extremely costly unless it is managed and controlled through careful and timely planning. However, the measures governing international trade go far beyond basic import and export procedures and the payment of duties; they impact a wide range of commercial policies and transactions and are material to the activities of almost every function of the business.

  • Do you know which regulations govern imports and exports, and your obligations under the law?
  • Are you aware of the impact of customs, from product design through to the terms of delivery to your export customers?
  • Have you quantified the burden on your business of customs duties and compliance costs and their effect on your profits?
  • Are you taking advantage of all available means of minimising customs duties and compliance costs?
  • Do you know how to become a ‘gold card’ trader in order to benefit from customs procedural and financial simplifications, such as swifter import and export clearance?
  • Are you using the most appropriate terms of trade? Do you understand the importance of Incoterms 2000?
  • Are you aware of all the relevant export and re-export licensing requirements affecting your business?
  • Are you effectively screening your export customers to see if they are Denied Persons?
  • Are you familiar with the legislation governing the supply chain security requirements for goods shipped to and from the USA?

The Customs & International Trade Forum can help you address these issues and enable you to streamline your international trading operations.

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