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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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.

Changes to Rural Payment Agency quota Declarations from 14th December.

by Gail Leeson • 18 November 2024
The way in which Rural Payment Agency administered quotas are declared to HMRC will change from 14 December 2024 as an additional code is added to Data Element 2/3.

Removal Reminder for 999L - Essential Steps to Take for UK Exports

by Niamh O'Connor • 18 November 2024
HMRC is reminding traders of the removal of the 999L Export Measures waiver code for implementation from 31 st January 2025. Using the 999L code for goods exported after that date will cause the export declaration to be rejected on CDS. This will include pre-lodged exports that ‘arrived’ post-31st January 2025.
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