TRAINING COURSES
THIS THURSDAY: Inward and Outward Processing Thursday 24 March, 9.30am-1.00pm
This course will cover special procedures and the benefits of using IP and OP in your compliance.
As well as reviewing the IP application form and the C99/ C&E812 suspension returns, we will also look at what internal processes are required.
Understanding Rules of Origin Tuesday 29 March, 9.30am-1.00pm
This course will explain all aspects of the Rules of Origin and Trade Agreements and how to understand and comply with them to help companies be more competitive in export markets.
NEW Understanding Commodity Codes Tuesday 12 April, 9.30am-1.00pm
By attending this course we will ensure you:
- Are aware of what a commodity code is and what it is used for
- Understand the process of how to classify goods
- Successfully classify a range of goods
- Understand the importance of getting your commodity codes correct.
You can view the full list of courses on our website.
International Trade Club: Informal Networking Wednesday 30 March, 5.00-6.30pm Quy Mill Hotel, Church Road, Stow-cum-Quy, Cambridge, CB25 9AF
An informal networking event for exporters, international service providers and those interested in accessing new markets overseas.
This month we welcome representatives from The Department for International Trade and WorldFirst who will be available to answer questions.
This free event is open to all businesses and you don’t need to be a Chamber member to take advantage of this specialist networking opportunity. It’s designed so you can drop by at the end of the day between 5.00-6.30pm, connect with others and exchange ideas, ask questions and offer advice.
Register here >
Ukraine support - updated materials and guidance
The British Chambers of Commerce have created a new resource on their website which contains information and guidance for businesses about the situation in Ukraine. Click here to view. This page will continue to be updated as and when new guidance is received.
Last week, a further tranche of UK sanctions on Russian goods and selected UK exports to Russia was announced by the UK government. HMG officials are hosting a webinar for businesses about the recent changes to UK sanctions relating to Russia on Thursday 24 March at 2.00pm.
A reminder that businesses and traders with questions relating to trading with Ukraine, Russia and Belarus can submit their enquiries to the Department for International Trade's Export Support Service or call the helpline on 0300 303 8955.
ChamberCustoms is continuing to offer free export declarations for groups collecting and transporting humanitarian aid out of the UK. See further information here.
Trade Update
The UK and US Governments announced last week the new UK/US Dialogues on Atlantic Trade, with the first meeting in Maryland next Monday and Tuesday. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) welcomed the potential for results from this new process. The next meeting will be in late April in the UK.
January’s UK trade data released by the ONS continued the disappointing story for UK exports. Changes in methodology compared with the previous month make direct comparisons more difficult, but allowing for that UK exports to the EU fell by around seven per cent compared with December 2021. Here are BCC comments on the data.
DIT launched a new Maritime Capability Campaigns Office (MCCO) to manage UK maritime exports across the world, estimated to be worth £600m over the next five years. The UK Board of Trade also produced a policy paper on maritime trade this week.
The UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement (DEA) was laid before the UK Parliament last week at the start of its ratification process. The Agreement creates new opportunities in digital trade and easier data flows between the UK and Singapore.
EU Finance Ministers agreed their general approach last week for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Regulation, dealing with carbon intensive exports into the Single Market. The proposal will move to the European Parliament with a key Trade Committee vote being due in early June. The proposals are not expected to come into force until 2026.
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