Kati Fortino

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Customs Consultancy in Finland

Goods classification, licensing, representation, AEO and more. In this article, Director of Customs Clearance Finland Esko Holopainen discusses how we support you with customs consultancy in Finland.

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Consulting
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The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and customs

The EU aims to be carbon-neutral by 2050, including for goods that are imported from third countries. Find out how - the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will be introduced in this article.

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CBAM
Sustainability
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Blockchain: The future of customs and supply chains

The potential of blockchain in Customs processes could mean improved compliance, trade facilitation or fraud detection - enabling fluent supply chains globally.

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Digital
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Interim Strategic Customs Support

We get your processes from A to B. Repairing broken processes or preparing for big changes can require outside help. Our consultant, Jens Stevens, explains about interim strategic customs support in this article.

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Consulting
Interim
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Ukraine & The Common Transit Agreement

To bring tangible benefits to the Ukrainians, the EU has pledged to assist and support them in their democratic reforms. This aid covers customs reform and critical areas like corruption, energy, and trade. To enable this, Ukraine and the European Union signed an Association Agreement in 2014.

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Ukraine
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Meet Our People: Mikael Eriksson

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with your customs-related needs in foreign trade. Next up in this series is Mikael Eriksson, Managing Director of our Sweden organisation.

Meet Our People: Mikael Eriksson
Sweden
WeAreCustomsSupport
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Changes in Excise Goods movement

European customs authorities are digitalising excise procedures. Prepare for the changes in excise goods movement with the new directive effective February 2023.

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Excise Goods
Digital
European Union
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The Importance of Origin From a Customs Perspective

The label says Made in China, so determining the origin for customs purposes is easy, right? Wrong! Determining the origin of your goods is much more complicated than you might think. It is also essential, as the origin of your goods can affect the duty amount you have to pay or even whether you are allowed to export or import your goods. 

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Certificate of Origin
Consulting
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What is an ATR Document?

There are two important agreements between the EU and Turkey. One is the EU-Turkey Customs Union, which covers mainly industrial products. Steel, coal, and most agricultural products are covered by another: the free trade agreement between the EU and Turkey.

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ATR
Turkey
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What is a EUR-MED, and when do I need one?

Simplify the customs process by understanding Eur-Med regulations. Find out when you need one with Customs Support's expert guidance.

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European Union