Trade compliance mistakes are costly.
Author and Trade Compliance expert, Kyle Grobler has shared these Trade Compliance mistakes and ways to tackle them Trade compliance mistakes are costly. And they can ruin businesses. Recent findings show: → Misclassifying goods leads to hefty fines → Not screening parties invites legal trouble → Poor recordkeeping incurs $10,000 fines per entry […]
Global Trade Ambassador, Michael Doyle
Global Ambassador Spotlight: Michael Doyle – Driving Trade Compliance Standards Across Europe As Managing Director of Customs Complete Ltd, Michael Doyle leads a thriving international trade support business with offices in Ireland, the UK, and France. His team offers tailored Customs, Compliance, and Supply Chain Services to companies navigating the complexities of global trade. […]
How to prepare for a Customs Audit?
How to Prepare for a Customs Audit Customs? Audits are a reality for many businesses involved in international trade. While it might sound intimidating, a well-prepared company can navigate the process smoothly and avoid potential penalties.Here’s how to prepare for a customs audit and ensure your business is audit-ready: 1️⃣ Keep Your Records in OrderEnsure […]
What is Customs Value?
When goods cross borders, assigning them a customs value is a crucial step in determining how much duty and tax should be paid. But what exactly is customs value? Put simply, Customs Value is the basis on which customs duties and import taxes are calculated. It’s usually the price paid or payable for the goods […]
Tariff Engineering
Anyone who has completed the Diploma in International Trade Compliance with us will be familiar with this video on Tariff Engineering. Tariff Engineering is when you intentionally modify a product’s design, composition, or packaging so it fits into a more favourable (lower-duty) tariff classification, without changing its core function. It’s very clever and completely legal. […]
Are you audit-ready?
Could your business survive a customs audit tomorrow? If you trade internationally, a customs audit isn’t a matter of if, it’s when. And when it happens, being unprepared can mean costly delays, financial penalties, and serious reputational damage. This exclusive half-day masterclass with Tom McGrath, former Head of Ireland’s Customs Audits Unit (Large Cases […]
Rules, Risks and Reality: How EU exporters can navigate the new US trade era
3 expert speakers. 2 sides of the Atlantic. 1 unmissable briefing From sudden tariff changes to shifting enforcement trends, EU businesses shipping to the U.S. are navigating a new, high-stakes landscape. And the risks including delays, penalties, lost contracts, are too big to ignore. Join us for a powerhouse briefing that cuts through the noise.You’ll […]
Global Trade Ambassador, David Mansbridge
At the International Trade Institute, we’re proud of our professionals who are driving real impact in the world of gl obal trade. David Mansbridge, Trade Controls Compliance Manager at Vodafone Group Services Limited (VGSL) tells us about his professional experience. With a career rooted in export controls and a deepening focus on customs and logistics, […]
Recording: Update Webinar on US Tariffs
If you missed the live webinar, you can listen back to the recording here: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/FyZDs2cuDDUBRSCvhKKG4mfq6SpmM-qnxNLYnoyoGEQOPuoDR1w_W-3xY8zY1yvE.Q1embj4oM6kYW-2z