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3 Ways UK Brands Can Reclaim Import Duties

UK eCommerce brands face rising costs from international returns, processing, and re-exports, but 3 powerful duty reclaim opportunities: Returns Goods Release, Inward and Outward Processing, and Foreign Duty Drawback. They...

EU Introduces €3 Customs Duty on Low-Value E-Commerce Parcels

The EU Member States introduce a €3 customs duty per item on e-commerce parcels valued below €150, effective from July 2026.

Ask the Experts: How EU's 2026 Customs Changes Impact Importers by Jocelyn Montpert

Today we’re diving into a significant regulatory shifts in international trade: the announced changes to the EU Customs regulation in 2026. Whether you’re headquartered in the US, UK, China, India,...

Boosting UK Import Margins With Duty Drawback And Overpayment Audits

UK businesses are paying more in import duties and taxes than they need to, yet many never reclaim this money because the rules are complex and the process feels daunting....

Meet TDR at Retail Tech Paris

Trade Duty Refund will be at Retail Tech Paris — Europe’s premier retail‑tech event for businesses scaling cross‑border. This post gives importers, exporters, and e‑commerce retailers across the world practical...

Country of Origin and Customs Planning: Duty Strategies in Extraordinary Times

In both ordinary and extraordinary times, customs planning, a/k/a duty minimization, is a major pre-occupation for importers and their advisers. So, is there a difference in the planning strategies that...