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Meet Our People: Maarten Clarysse

Welcome to our exclusive "Meet the People" series, where we take you behind the scenes to meet the dedicated individuals powering Customs Support. These passionate professionals play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our mission: empowering your global trade.

maarten clarysse
Belgium
MeetOurPeople
WeAreCustomsSupport
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Meet Our People: Anke Huijs

Welcome to our exclusive series of “Meet Our People” where we provide you with an exclusive look behind the scenes to introduce you to the dedicated individuals who drive the Customs Support team. These passionate professionals play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our mission: empowering your global trade.

anke
MeetOurPeople
The Netherlands
WeAreCustomsSupport
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T2L and T2L(F) forms to become electronic from March 2024

T2L and one of its variants, the T2L (F) , are to become electric from the 1st of March 2024. Find out what these forms and other Proof of Union Status (PoUS) documents are used for in this article.

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Customs Procedures
PoUS
T2L(F)
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Common Types of Import Duty

Import duty is paid on certain commodities when they cross into a country or are released into free circulation, but did you know there are different types? Find out the most common in this article.

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Duties
Excise Goods
Import
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Spotlight On: Ghent

Home to Belgium’s third-busiest port and two Customs Support offices, Ghent, Belgium has a rich and varied history. Learn about the historic heart of Flanders and the North Sea Port in this article.

Spotlight on Ghent
Belgium
Office Spotlight
WeAreCustomsSupport
Article

Customs Support Announce New CEO

We are excited to announce the appointment of our new CEO, John Wegman.

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WeAreCustomsSupport
Article

A Moment to Reflect this New Year

As we move into 2024, we take a minute to reflect on where we started, celebrate the progress we’ve made, and look towards where we are going. Read about our history and mission in this article.

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WeAreCustomsSupport
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Swiss industrial duties abolished from January 2024

From 1st January 2024, most industrial import duties in Switzerland will be abolished. Find out how this affects your business and what you need to beware of as an importer, in this article.

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Switzerland
Duties
Article

Customs Support Belgium

Following the rebrand of the Belgian company Portmade, Managing Director Jef Hermans discusses digitalisation in customs and the next steps for Customs Support Belgium in this article.

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Belgium
Digital
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Classifications 101

Your commodity code defines the rules around your import and export, from regulations and permits to duty rates and preferential origin. Learn about HS and commodity codes in this article.

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Classification
HS Code