International Business News

HMRC has introduced several changes that may affect your import processes when importing goods into the UK from the EU under preference allowing UK importers to benefit from reduced or zero rates of duty under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). These updates relate to preference codes, status codes, and supplier documentation. New [...]

International Trade August 2025 – Newsletter Issue 10 | 29-08-2025 The latest news from your International Trade Team at East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce! Customs Invoice Essentials: Your Passport to Hassle-Free Trade Master the art of producing accurate customs invoices and keep your international shipments moving without delays. Read more HERE Trade Made Simple: [...]

The East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce today announced a brand-new training course designed to help businesses comply with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a landmark regulatory change reshaping UK-EU trade, and the developing UK’s CBAM framework. CBAM is the EU’s landmark carbon pricing system for imports, designed to prevent carbon leakage and [...]

International Trade August 2025 – Newsletter Issue 9 | 13-08-2025 The latest news from your International Trade Team at East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce! CBAM Training Course 29 September 2025 - 0930–1230 From Carbon Counts to Border Controls and navigating the EU & UK CBAM frontier, explore the fundamentals of carbon management, dive into [...]

VEKA, the world-renowned leading UPVC supplier, based in Burnley, has reaffirmed its commitment to continuous improvement and compliance with global trade regulations by hosting two dynamic and interactive training courses focusing upon Importing and Exporting. The sessions, expertly tailored to the specific needs of VEKA’s business operations, brought together new and existing team members [...]

If your business frequently ships goods abroad for exhibitions, events, or temporary professional use, the ATA Carnet is your ultimate travel companion. Known as the “passport for goods,” this powerful tool takes the stress out of international customs procedures, saving both time and money. The ATA Carnet is an internationally accepted customs document that [...]

East Lancashire Chamber shares expert guidance to help businesses avoid delays and stay compliant. As global trade intensifies and customs regulations evolve, the importance of accurate documentation has never been greater. At the heart of every successful cross-border transaction lies a critical document, the customs invoice. According to Marie Burrows, International Business Specialist at [...]

For almost seven decades, the International Trade Club has been the cornerstone of support, connection, and collaboration for manufacturers and businesses trading internationally. The International Trade Club continues to thrive as a dynamic hub for knowledge-sharing and strategic networking in the import and export sectors. Founded in response to the growing globalisation of British [...]

What the Shift Means for UK Exporters Shipping to the United States Much has been written over shifting US trade policy in recent months. And understandably, many have grown weary of poring over speculative reforms and hypothetical disruptions. Yet there is one development that demands close attention—one that no bilateral trade deal, not even [...]

In the complex world of international trade, accurate customs declarations are essential—not only to keep goods moving but to avoid costly delays, fines, or shipment holds. That’s where we come in. At East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, we specialise in submitting import and export declarations on behalf of businesses across a wide range of [...]