Jessica Yang
Jessica is a customs and trade practitioner focusing on helping businesses tackle complex technical challenges in the rapidly evolving world of customs. She also researches and writes articles on customs and trade in general, for publications such as The Economist Intelligence Unit. She is currently also a Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist at Takeda in Zurich.
Jessica has an international background which fostered her interest in all cross-border issues, especially trade and customs. She speaks English, Chinese and Japanese. She is based in London and Zurich, currently trying to master Swiss German when she is not advising clients or writing about customs.
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Customs clearance in UK in 2022: what could possibly go wrong?
Being aware of the many things that could go wrong with customs in 2022 will make you think about how to minimise risks.
A coffee break with… Timothy Lyons
This is a “coffee break” article in our new series featuring thought leaders in the field of customs. I’m delighted to speaking with Timothy Lyons, a barrister and Queen’s Counsel (England and Wales), a barrister in the Republic of Ireland and a member of the Bar of Brussels. Those studying...
Three pitfalls to avoid in 2022 when moving goods between the EU and the UK
It has almost been a year since the end of the Brexit transition period, meaning most businesses will have started settling comfortably into their new routine. However, it is important to remember that the new trading relationship between the UK and EU is still evolving and 2022 is the host...
Customs compliance: Are you doing the right thing? Try these quizzes today!
When buying or selling goods across a border, it is considered good business practice to understand the rules applied on the other side of the border. This is because the decisions you make when selling the goods can have a significant influence over the decisions and responsibilities of the business...
EU-UK trade 2021 - Top 5 customs compliance mistakes and how to avoid them
For businesses trading between the EU and UK, 2021 has been a year of change. The various easements introduced by HMRC with the aim to phase in the changes caused more confusion. With three months left to the year, take a look at the top 5 common mistakes made by...
What does it mean to have a direct or indirect representative for customs clearance in the UK?
When goods cross a border, customs formalities need to be completed. The trader has the option to complete the formalities themselves, or engage someone else to do this for them. Generally, traders find someone, such as a customs agent, to complete the formalities for them. In this case, the customs...
Staying ahead of the game: anticipating a customs audit
If your business buys goods from abroad and imports them, then the next customs audit target could be you. There are different types of customs audits, different triggers for an audit, and different focuses during an audit. This article aims to demystify customs audits to help businesses stay ahead of...
A chance for businesses to reduce their post-Brexit customs duty bill - UK tariff suspensions
Exactly a year following the publication of the UK’s Global Tariff, the UK government announced on 20 May 2021 that the UK will launch its own tariff suspension scheme, tailored to the needs of UK businesses. This means legible goods will benefit from paying no customs duties upon import into...
A coffee break with… Mette Werdelin Azzam
This is the first “coffee break” article in our new series featuring thought leaders in the field of customs. Our guest is Mette Werdelin Azzam, a rules of origin geek who spent a decade at the World Customs Organization (WCO) as the Senior Technical Officer focusing on origin. She is...
Managing the cost of making customs declarations: are software solutions the future?
How much does it cost? When goods cross a border, customs formalities must be completed. Customs brokers help businesses complete these formalities. In the UK, £32.50 per declaration is HMRC’s estimated cost of this service, but in reality, the price tag can be as high as £150 per declaration. For...
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Customs clearance in UK in 2022: what could possibly go wrong?
Being aware of the many things that could go wrong with customs in 2022 will make you think about how to minimise risks.
A coffee break with… Timothy Lyons
This is a “coffee break” article in our new series featuring thought leaders in the field of customs. I’m delighted to speaking with Timothy Lyons, a barrister and Queen’s Counsel (England and Wales), a barrister in the Republic of Ireland and a member of the Bar of Brussels. Those studying...
Three pitfalls to avoid in 2022 when moving goods between the EU and the UK
It has almost been a year since the end of the Brexit transition period, meaning most businesses will have started settling comfortably into their new routine. However, it is important to remember that the new trading relationship between the UK and EU is still evolving and 2022 is the host...