UK importers have another important compliance deadline approaching. From 1 January 2027, the United Kingdom’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will apply to specified carbon-intensive imported goods. HM Revenue & Customs updated its CBAM information on 9 September 2026, including additional legislation and policy information. You can review the
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India’s maritime logistics network has reached an important milestone with the start of gateway export-import operations at Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala. Vizhinjam officially commenced EXIM operations on 18 August 2026, allowing the port to handle Indian import and export cargo alongside its established international transshipment activity. Business Standard
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Global container shipping is entering another period of transition as major carriers gradually restore selected services through the Red Sea and Suez Canal. For much of the recent disruption, vessels travelling between Asia and Europe were redirected around the Cape of Good Hope. That significantly increased sailing distances, transit
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China port delays are creating continued supply chain uncertainty for UK businesses importing goods from China, following severe weather disruptions at major container ports in eastern China. Shanghai and Ningbo have experienced vessel backlogs, elevated yard utilisation and schedule instability following successive typhoon disruptions. While port operations have resumed,
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Every time you import goods into the UK, HMRC charges duty based on the customs value. Getting this number wrong means you either overpay duty or risk a compliance penalty. Yet many importers do not realise which costs belong in the calculation. The transaction value method is the most
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Every shipment entering the United Kingdom must clear HMRC through the Customs Declaration Service. But UK customs entry types are not all the same. HMRC offers several declaration methods, each suited to different shipment volumes, speeds, and compliance needs. Consequently, choosing the wrong one can delay your goods at the border.
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Choosing the correct UK commodity codes is one of the most important steps when importing or exporting goods. A single classification error can lead to customs delays, unexpected duty charges, financial penalties, or rejected declarations. Whether you manage international procurement, run an e-commerce business, or import commercial goods, understanding
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The typical air freight cost per kg UK importers and exporters can expect in 2026 ranges from £2.80 to £12.00 per kg for standard commercial shipments. Exact pricing depends on destination, shipment size, chargeable weight, commodity, airline capacity and fuel surcharges. Airline capacity influences rates, while shipment dimensions often
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The air freight vs sea freight UK decision comes down to two key factors: cost and speed. Air freight typically costs £4 to £8 per kg and delivers shipments in 1 to 5 days, while sea freight costs around £0.80 to £2 per kg but takes 20 to 45
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If you need to understand how to calculate import duty UK, the process always follows a fixed rule used by HMRC: Import Duty = Customs Value × Duty Rate To correctly calculate import duty UK charges, you must first determine three inputs inside the Customs Declaration Service (CDS): In
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