International Business News

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 and commercial invoice. According to Marie Burrows, International Business [...]

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 [...]

Do you really know where your goods come from? It’s a question HMRC is asking more often and getting it wrong can lead to costly consequences for your business. Rules of origin are one of the most misunderstood aspects of customs compliance. Post-Brexit, they’ve become even more critical for UK businesses claiming tariff preferences [...]

The United States is set to eliminate the long-standing de minimis duty exemption for low-value imports under a sweeping trade reform law passed as part of the newly enacted mega-bill. The exemption, which currently allows commercial shipments valued at $800 or less to enter the United States duty-free, will officially end on 1 July [...]

Import customs valuation is the process customs authorities use to determine the value of imported goods for calculating import duties and VAT. The aim is to ensure the correct amount of tax is paid when goods enter a country. Customs valuation follows a strict hierarchy of six methods, applied in order. Each method reflects [...]