For companies who are already trading internationally and for those who are looking to grow their business overseas, the international trade team at Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is on hand and has a portfolio of services to assist your business to trade both easily and efficiently. Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, with two local offices, has close working relationships with export/import agencies including the BCC Global Business Network, HM Revenue & Customs and the Department for Business and Trade to name a few. We provide support and advice to business in all areas of International Trade development. We also provide up-to-date country information together with advice on essential documentation. We are authorised by HM Government and nationally accredited to certify Certificates of Origin (United Kingdom and Arab) and UK EUR1 certificates, invoices and other documents as required in International Trade and also ATA Carnets for temporary movement of goods.Export Documentation
EU Trade
British business has always looked overseas for opportunities and foreign trade is vital to the UK economy
EU Exit
click here for updated information from gov.uk w/c 30th November 2024
BUSINESS CHECKLIST – GB-EU Border Changes in 2022
The UK left the EU, including the single market and customs union, on 31 January 2020, and then entered a ‘stand still’ transition period. During that time, most aspects of the UK’s relationship with the EU, and with other countries which were unaffected by our EU rights and responsibilities, remained the same.
On 24 December 2020, the UK and EU negotiators reached an “agreement in principle” on the text of a new trade and cooperation agreement to govern their relations now that the UK has left the EU.
- Importing from & re-exporting union goods to the EU – pdf document
- Rules of origin procedures and special procedures – pdf document
NEW! (UPDATED MARCH 2021) The Border Operating Model – click here
UK tariffs from 1 January 2021 – click here
Updated Links:
Agreements reached between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the European Union
The Trade and Cooperation Agreement and other agreements below are provided for information only. No rights may be derived from them until the date of application. The numbering of the articles is provisional – click here for further information
Rules of origin for goods moving between the UK and EU from 1 January 2021 goods
The rules of origin requirements for the most important provisions that your business needs to understand and comply with, under the UK’s deal with the EU – click here for further information
Get proof of origin for your goods
If you’re using a preference from a preference agreement or the Generalised Scheme of Preferences, you will need to prove the origin of your goods – click here for further information
Using a suppliers’ declaration to support a proof of origin
Supplier declarations are where your UK supplier provides you with information needed to prove the origin of your goods for preferential rates of duty between the UK and other countries – click here for further information
Check duties and customs procedures for exporting goods
Find information about how to move goods from the UK to the rest of the world – click here for further information
List of goods covered by the rules of origin for various countries
Find out about the origin rules which apply to most goods for various countries – click here for further information
Claiming preferential rates of duty between the UK and EU from 1 January 2021
How to claim preferential rates of duty on goods covered in the UK’s deal with the EU and how to declare goods imported into the UK on your import declaration – click here for further information
Check if you can claim a preferential rate of duty
If you import or export using a preference agreement or the Generalised Scheme of Preference, you may be able to reduce the duties on your goods – click here for further information
British Chambers Of Commerce Global Business Network
The International Network is comprised of member British Chambers of Commerce and business groups that are located across all continents of the world and directly linked to Chambers of Commerce in every region of the UK.
Click here to take a look at our list of over 75 international Chambers.
HM Revenue & Customs
Customs Declaration Service
Economy
British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Forecast - Q3 2024
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)
AEO status is an internationally recognised quality mark that shows your role in the international supply chain is secure and customs controls and procedures are efficient and meet EU standards
Access2Markets
Your EU gateway to trade information for exporters and importers
Moneycorp
Key benefits when using foreign exchange services via MoneyCorp
Incoterms 2020
The Incoterms® rules have become an essential part of the daily language of trade. They have been incorporated in contracts for the sale of goods worldwide and provide rules and guidance to importers, exporters, lawyers, transporters, insurers and students of international trade.
Driving Abroad
Planning on driving abroad?
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Foreign travel checklist
Notary Publics
Notary Publics in Hampshire
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