Supporting International Businesses

Essential import and export support for today’s global marketplace.

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Strong & Herd™ LLP work to support and upskill businesses in the areas of export, import and customs procedures. As well as providing practical training we are an outsource helpline function to numerous companies who need support with customs compliance requirements and to import or export goods.

We help produce key import and export guides and magazines as well as running a practical helpline with regular updates to clients. To achieve this we have access to numerous websites and first-hand updates from the regulators including HMRC.

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A Spotlight On: Compliance Responsibilities when Working with Customs Intermediaries

by Niamh O'Connor • 22 November 2024
Working with Customs intermediaries is a standard practice for traders involved in importing and exporting. Unfortunately, non-compliance has always been an issue, but since the UK's exit from the EU, this problem seems to have become more widespread. Are UK traders left with no choice but to ‘vote with their feet’ and switch providers, or is it time for HMRC to take stronger action beyond voluntary measures, holding intermediaries accountable when they fail to follow instructions? Managing Partner, Sandra Strong MBE, explores some of the most common non-compliance issues that Strong & Herd encounter on a daily basis:

Importers – Is your Customs Broker making you non-compliant?

by Bernard O'Connor • 21 November 2024
I recently handled a shipment from an overseas supplier for a piece of electrical equipment that happened to be valued under £135.00.

From Green Lanes to Not-At-Risk Goods: Understanding UKIMS in Practice

by Niamh O'Connor • 19 November 2024
The EU Exit introduced numerous challenges for UK traders, many of which have been resolved over time. However, trading with Northern Ireland (NI) remains particularly complex. The Windsor Framework was developed to address these complexities, introducing a phased approach to implementing final regulations for Northern Ireland. This process began in October 2023 with the UK Internal Market Scheme (UKIMS) launch.
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