International Trade

The EU’s General Product Safety Regulation, in force from 13 December 2024, covers product safety for second-hand, repaired, or online-sold goods. GB exporters must understand the regulation’s broad scope and their obligations to ensure compliance with this comprehensive legislation.

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is an EU regulation aimed at reducing carbon emissions by imposing a carbon price on imports of certain goods. This ensures a level playing field between EU-produced goods and imports. The UK is also set to implement its own CBAM in 2027, making it crucial for businesses to understand these upcoming changes.

This one day course is designed to increase understanding of customs procedures for both imports and exports. It will consider the impact of the latest UK Customs Procedures and will explain in detail your obligations and responsibilities to HMRC. It will outline the duties and taxes currently payable on entry of goods into the UK and the bases of calculation, and also the need to produce a proof of removal for VAT reconciliation. The course will also discuss preferential and non-preferential origin and how to identify if your goods satisfy the rules of origin.

Join us with Forrester Boyd Chartered Accountants and Wilkin Chapman Solicitors for an insightful 2 hour webinar where we will explore proven strategies, practical insights, and tools to help your business thrive.

Demystifying free trade agreements and enabling businesses to understand how to access and utilise the benefits of the CPTPP.

INCOTERMS (International Commercial Terms) comprise some of the most widely used, but most misunderstood aspects within international trade; they can impact on a number of areas of a company’s operations, including sales, accounts, operations, compliance and customer service.
If used correctly, Incoterms can avoid uncertainty, minimise delay and facilitate smooth operations, transport and payment. If you agree to use a term without understanding the full implications for your business, it can result in unexpected costs, obligations and delays.

TO qualify for a reduced or nil rate of duty, importers need to comply with the rules of origin set out in the trade agreements they are trading under. This means that importers need to be able to prove the economic nationality – ORIGIN – in a way that satisfies the criteria set out in the agreemen

Do you understand what a Commodity Code is? Do you know how to find out what your Commodity Code(s) should be?
Commodity Codes dictate your duty rating as well as alerting you to any import or export restrictions.

Join us with Forrester Boyd Chartered Accountants and Wilkin Chapman Solicitors for a 2 hour webinar where we will delve into some of the key strategies for effective business succession.

THE Customs Declaration Service (CDS) is the new system that supports making import and export customs declarations. It will replace the current CHIEF system.

THIS one day course covers the 5 main types of payment for exports, from advance payment to open account, including Sight Documentary Collection and Documentary Letters of Credit. It includes the use of Bills of Exchange with and without documents.

A BASIC introduction to the UK Export Controls. This course shall present an overview of each licence; their relationships, their impact on business and how they are best managed within a company. This is a first step along the road of compliance for business managers and interested parties.

Join us for a free 1 hour presentation and Q&A session with Jags Sanghera & PC Claire Allison of the Yorkshire & Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit.
12PM to 1PM Wednesday 26th March 2025

The Chamber's Goole & Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards, recognise and celebrate business excellence in Goole and the surrounding area. The Awards have become one of the area’s most prestigious events, recognising local success stories and presenting a perfect opportunity to further raise the profile of the Goole and Howdenshire area of East Yorkshire.

This is a half-day hands-on practical workshop created to give you the knowledge you need to run your export activity smoothly.
By the end of July 2023 exports from the UK were up over 16% on the previous year. Businesses know that they can and should be able to grow their profits by exporting. This training can show you how to do this successfully.